Business Development Director, MENA

3 weeks ago


dubai, United Arab Emirates CIRCLE Full time
Circle Business Development Director - Middle East & Africa
Circle is a financial technology company at the epicenter of the emerging internet of money, where value can finally travel like other digital data — globally, nearly instantly and less expensively than legacy settlement systems. This ground-breaking new internet layer opens up previously unimaginable possibilities for payments, commerce and markets that can help raise global economic prosperity and enhance inclusion. Our infrastructure – including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar – helps businesses, institutions and developers harness these breakthroughs and capitalize on this major turning point in the evolution of money and technology.
What you’ll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence and High Integrity. Circlers are consistently evolving in a remote world where strength in numbers fuels team success. We have built a flexible and diverse work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
What you’ll be responsible for:
Circle is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Director to join our Middle East and Africa team. The role will be based in Dubai and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of identifying, negotiating, closing and delivering complex deals in a highly competitive environment. We are looking for someone with a thorough understanding of the financial services landscape, have experience or strong interest in Digital Assets and be able to build and maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across the public and private sector.
What you’ll work on:
Identify and evaluate potential business and partnership opportunities for Circle's products and services.Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, financial institutions and other industry participants in the private sector.Work closely with Circle's product and marketing teams to tailor Circle's offerings to the needs of clients and partners in emerging markets.Lead negotiations and deal structuring with potential partners and prospects.Financial modeling and forecasting projections on prospective business opportunities and partnerships.
What you'll bring to this role:
Experience 15+ years of experience in business development and sales in financial services and/or digital assets. Strong understanding of the financial services landscape, including regulatory frameworks, industry trends, and market dynamics. Fintech and cryptocurrency: good understanding of the regional fintech and cryptocurrency sector, including key players, products, and trends. Cross-cultural competence: Understanding of cultural differences and ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies. Proven track record of building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and negotiating successful business deals and strategic partnerships. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Business Level of English. Arabic is a plus.
Skills:
Excellent communicator, strong written communication skills and ability to negotiate and close complex deals effectively.Self-driven, Comfortable with independent work and project management.Experience with financial modeling and developing projections on potential partnership opportunities.Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute a strategic business development plan.Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs and varying levels.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, compliance and legal teams to ensure successful execution of business development initiatives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle participates in the in certain locations, as required by law. #LI-Remote
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