Job Description
This is a remote position.
Be the catalyst. Command the market.
As the Business Development Specialist in Africa, you’ll be the bridge between our brand and our affiliate networks. You’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, onboarding, and cultivating strong affiliate relationships, driving our brand’s growth. Your role includes global travel to spearhead our affiliate events and partnerships.
Your challenges
- Navigating the landscape: Understand the key features of Africa’s market to plan effective growth strategies.
- Building affiliate trust: Work well with a wide range of partners to build strong trust, using tact, understanding, and continuous engagement.
- Knowledge transfer: Turn Deriv’s global vision into local action plans that clearly explain our varied products to partners.
- Strengthening relations: Balance global goals with local partnerships to find the best mix of shared interests.
- Market dynamism: Adapt quickly to changes in the market, competitor strategies, and new trends in Africa.
- Offline engagement: Create and launch local projects that not only showcase the brand but also fit well with what the local audience likes.
- Global communication: Make sure communication flows easily between the global Deriv team and local teams. Exchange useful insights and handle local specifics effectively.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the local market, culture, and business challenges
- Exceptional networking skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset backed by analytical and strategic thinking
- Good communication skills in both English and your native language
- Resilience, adaptability, and a problem-solving approach
What’s good to have
- Proven experience in a challenging growth role, preferably in online trading or financial sectors
- Experience in affiliate management or partnership roles
- Relevant academic credentials
- Tech proficiency
- Financial services background
- Expertise in digital marketing platforms
Benefits
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rates plus performance-based bonuses
- Global mindset: Engaging with a diverse workforce from over 70 countries
- Travel: Primarily within the country; however, international travel may be required for special events hosted abroad.
Location
Operate from anywhere within Africa — your reach will be global with Deriv.