The Role
Drive affiliate growth across MENA by identifying and onboarding affiliates, influencers, and HNW clients; manage relationships; plan and execute online/offline campaigns and events; optimize user acquisition through KPI-driven analysis and segmentation to grow OKX's regional user base and brand awareness.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
About the opportunity
The BD Manager is responsible for the overall affiliate growth strategy and execution for OKX in MENA, working with our global team. The BD Manager will proactively seek out and engage closely with potential MENA crypto partners for the purpose of user acquisition and expansion of the OKX platform in the region.
The BD Manager is responsible for the overall affiliate growth strategy and execution for OKX in MENA, working with our global team. The BD Manager will proactively seek out and engage closely with potential MENA crypto partners for the purpose of user acquisition and expansion of the OKX platform in the region.
What You'll Be Doing
- Proactively identify and develop affiliates with communities and relationships that consist of HNW clients and professional traders
- Manage and enhance relationships with HNW clients in MENA, being in contact with them frequently, build partnerships with influencers for the purpose of user acquisition
- Planning and execution of online and some offline marketing activities, events, and campaigns with influencers/KOLs or media channels
- Expand the user base and grow awareness of the OKX brand
- Devise creative ways to identify potential affiliates/KOLs and acquire users
What We Look For In You
- Solid experience in Cryptocurrency, Finance, FX or any related space, with a track record in building large affiliate networks from start to finish
- Experience in business development or affiliate management
- Solid connections in the region with HNW clients and professional traders
- Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of fundamental affiliate customer acquisition KPIs and optimization methods to improve performance through data analysis and segmentation
- Fluent in English and Arabic is a MUST
Nice to Haves
- Bonus points if you have previously worked at a crypto exchange!
- Experience working across time zones and cross-cultural teams
- Passionate about blockchain technology and the crypto payments space
Notice:
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Skills Required
- Experience in Cryptocurrency, Finance, FX or related space with track record building large affiliate networks
- Experience in business development or affiliate management
- Strong connections in MENA with HNW clients and professional traders
- Project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of affiliate customer acquisition KPIs and optimization through data analysis and segmentation
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Previous experience at a crypto exchange
- Experience working across time zones and cross-cultural teams
- Passion for blockchain technology and crypto payments
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OKX and has not been reviewed or approved by OKX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
