About the role
FP Markets Group of Companies is a well-established multi-regulated broker, found in Australia, offering traders access to CFD trading on Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. We are growing and looking to recruit a Full-time Head of Business Development and Education at our officein Johannesburg.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Business Development and Education to drive the growth of our company in the region of South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial markets, a proven track record of acquiring and educating clients or partners (such as IBs and affiliates), and a deep understanding of the retail and/or institutional trading landscape.
Reporting to: Head of Africa
Responsibilities:
1. Business Development & Growth
- Develop and execute the company's South African business development strategy. - Identify and build relationships with high-value partners, introducing brokers, affiliates, educators, trading communities, influencers and other strategic partners. - Develop new acquisition and distribution channels across South Africa. - Build and manage a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities. - Negotiate and structure commercial partnerships that create sustainable growth. - Identify emerging market opportunities and develop initiatives to capture them. - Represent the company at industry events, conferences, seminars and networking opportunities. - Establish a strong local brand presence within the South African forex and financial markets community. - Work closely with senior management to develop and execute ambitious growth targets.
2. Education Division Leadership
- Take ownership of the company's education strategy and educational offering in South Africa. - Personally deliver physical educational sessions from our dedicated Training Floor, catering to both beginner and experienced traders. - Develop and oversee educational programmes covering forex, trading, financial markets, risk management and related topics. - Build a scalable education ecosystem including webinars, workshops, seminars, online programmes and community-based learning. - Recruit, manage and develop educators, trainers, analysts and guest speakers. - Ensure educational content is accurate, engaging, professional and aligned with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. - Develop partnerships with educational institutions, trading communities an relevant organisations. - Create educational initiatives that increase brand awareness, engagement and long-term customer value. - Establish clear standards and processes for educational quality.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in forex, financial markets, trading or financial services. - Strong business development and sales experience, with a proven track record of generating growth and building partnerships. - Established network within the South African trading and financial markets community. - Strong trading knowledge and practical market experience, with the ability to confidently educate both beginners and experienced traders. - Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. - Experience providing one-on-one coaching, mentoring or financial markets education is highly desirable. - Proven ability to build relationships, lead initiatives and work independently. - Professional, entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset.
Our offer:
- Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership - Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase - High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company - Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders - Competitive remuneration, regular salary reviews and performance-based incentive schemes - Vibrant company life: from team activities to global celebrations - On-site job at the office
Journey to FP Markets:
- Interview with HR (30 - 45 min) to assess match to our culture - Interview with your future manager (45 min - 1 hour) to assess match to the job and the team and discuss role expectations - Test task if applicable
Join our team and be a part of a professional, rapidly-growing company operating in a multicultural environment!
Please kindly send your CV in English and specify your salary expectations in USD
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