Business Development Associate

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Interactive Brokers is seeking a Business Development Associate to join its DIFC Dubai team on a full time onsite basis. You will onboard institutional and HNWI clients, demo the trading platform, coordinate cross functional integration projects, and nurture strategic partnerships while representing the firm at meetings and industry events across EMEA. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance, Economics or Business, 2+ years in financial services, and excellent English and Arabic communication; strong stakeholder management and multitasking abilities are a must. Location: Index Tower, DIFC Dubai, 9 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri. To apply, tailor your CV to show onboarding outcomes, cross functional delivery, language skills, and direct product involvement.

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (DIFC Branch) seeks a Business Development Associate to join our market-leading global firm. As a Business Development Associate, you will be part of a result-oriented, multinational team spread across EMEA. You will be responsible for providing Institutional and HNWI clients with onboarding and integration services, identifying and capturing new business opportunities, and channeling strategic ideas for business expansion through to management. 

If you are passionate about growing a business, servicing clients, and helping initiate change, apply today. You will be a team player, have fantastic business acumen, desire continuous improvement and always go above and beyond. Experience in a similar role within financial services is preferred. 

Interactive Brokers is an online broker offering trading access for experienced traders to products traded on many markets and exchanges worldwide. IBUKDB is part of a global group of financial services companies based in the U.S., with over $500 billion in client equity. It is publicly traded under the symbol “IBKR.”  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Help guide Institutional Clients and High-Net-Worth Individuals through the client application and be the central point of contact during the onboarding stages. 
• Be well-versed in the various products and services offered through Interactive Brokers and confidently discuss these with prospective and existing clients. 
• Regularly perform virtual and in-person demonstrations of the trading platform. 
• Coordinate integration projects and product optimisation for our B2B clients across multiple internal teams, including legal, operations, technology, and client services. 
• Oversee relationships with high-growth strategic partners and drive the implementation of solutions to grow the partnership further. 
• Participate in client meetings and presentations and attend industry events. 
• Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as assigned from time to time. 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: 

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another related field 
• Languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Arabic, and any other languages are a plus. 
• Product Knowledge: General market knowledge in futures, options, and the equities markets 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience in working cross-functionally to deliver the best results for the business 
• Excellent organisational skills, able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver impressive results 
• Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in the financial services industry with trading or brokerage in a client service or project management capacity is preferred. 
• IT Skills: MS Office, with Bloomberg, Confluence and Jira knowledge as a plus. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Location: 

Index Tower, DIFC, Dubai 
9 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday