Business Development Manager

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who will play a strategic role in both regulatory-compliant promotion and business development growth for our client. This position goes beyond fulfilling SCA Category 5 licence requirements; the successful candidate will actively contribute to expanding the firm’s market presence, client acquisition, and brand visibility through effective marketing strategies, promotional arrangements, and advertising initiatives—while operating fully within the UAE regulatory framework.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing compliant promotional and marketing campaigns for financial products and services, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, commercial objectives, and overall company strategy.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, plan, and execute promotional and marketing strategies for financial products and services under the SCA Category 5 licence.

- Ensure all promotional, advertising, and marketing activities are fully compliant with SCA regulations, including advertising standards, disclosures, and the prohibition of misleading or unsubstantiated claims.

- Actively support business development initiatives, including marketing arrangements, strategic partnerships, events, and client acquisition campaigns.

- Oversee the creation of promotional content across multiple channels (digital, print, social media, events, partnerships), coordinating with creative, legal, and compliance teams.

- Work closely with internal stakeholders (sales, product, legal/compliance, operations) and external agencies to deliver campaigns on time, within budget, and aligned with commercial goals.

- Monitor and analyse campaign performance using KPIs, ROI metrics, and client engagement data; provide regular reporting and optimisation recommendations.

- Stay current with UAE regulatory developments, SCA guidance, and market trends, proactively adapting promotional approaches to maintain compliance and competitiveness.

- Manage and optimise the promotional budget to ensure cost-effectiveness and measurable business impact.

- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on regulatory requirements, best practices, and effective promotion in a regulated financial services environment.

- Maintain a robust approval, documentation, and archiving process for all promotional materials to ensure audit readiness and regulatory transparency.

- Regulatory & Compliance Environment

- Strong understanding of the SCA Category 5 licence scope, particularly as it relates to the promotion and marketing of financial products and services in the UAE.

- Prior experience in a regulated financial environment such as investment services, asset management, wealth management, or brokerage marketing is highly preferred.

- High attention to detail with respect to compliance, governance, documentation, audit trails, and risk management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing or promotions, ideally within financial services or another regulated industry.

- Demonstrated experience in running multi-channel promotional campaigns (digital, events, partnerships, advertising) with measurable outcomes.

- Strong understanding of financial product marketing, client acquisition strategies, and regulatory advertising standards.

Added Advantage

- Solid knowledge of UAE financial rules and regulations, particularly under the SCA framework.

- International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management (Level 3) or equivalent professional qualification

Тип вакансии: Полная занятость

Вопросы для отклика на вакансию:

• Expected minimum salary per month?

Опыт работы:

• Financial services: 5 лет (Обязательно)

Местонахождение:

• Dubai (Обязательно)