Business Development Executive - DIFC Focus

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Dubai
Junior
HR Tech • Software
The Role
The role focuses on business development within the DIFC ecosystem, engaging financial institutions and generating leads for compliance solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are hiring for one of our client - a globally trusted identity verification and compliance automation platform used by fintechs, banks, and enterprises across 230+ countries. With regional operations in Dubai (DIFC), we help regulated entities onboard customers, meet KYC/AML obligations, and detect fraud—fast, securely, and at scale.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and well-connected Business Development Executive with a strong understanding of the DIFC ecosystem. This role requires on-the-ground engagement with financial institutions, crypto firms, fintechs, and advisory firms based in DIFC to generate qualified leads, build high-trust relationships, and convert them into long-term clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive business development efforts for our client - identity verification and compliance solutions across regulated industries such as fintech, crypto, banking, payments, and legal.
  • Prioritize lead generation and relationship-building within DIFC, targeting entities such as regulated fintechs, VASPs, investment firms, and legal advisors.
  • Do not assume DIFC is the only focus—you will also be responsible for generating qualified leads and supporting in-person outreach across wider UAE and MENA, including free zones and local enterprises outside DIFC.
  • Build and manage a sales pipeline by engaging decision-makers in compliance, operations, risk, and onboarding roles.
  • Leverage connections with law firms, consultants, accelerators (e.g., DIFC FinTech Hive), and RegTech influencers to create new opportunities and referral channels.
  • Represent client in meetings, industry events, roundtables, and client briefings—often on-site and in-person.
  • Collaborate with the global sales and product teams to tailor custom demos, proposals, and solution pitches aligned with client needs.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and continuously improve outreach based on regional trends, regulations, and competitor insights.

RequirementsIdeal Candidate Profile:
  • Based in Dubai and familiar with DIFC dynamics, licensing models, and financial ecosystem.
  • 1–3 years of experience in B2B SaaS, fintech, RegTech, compliance tech, or enterprise software sales.
  • Past work experience in or with companies from Forex, Fintech, Crypto industry, or DIFC-registered firms is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Confident with in-person interactions and high-trust consultative selling.
  • Strong understanding of KYC/AML/compliance challenges faced by DIFC entities.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
  • DIFC-level exposure with access to top-tier clients
  • Fast-growth career opportunity with a global RegTech brand
  • Direct visibility with the founding and leadership team
  • Opportunity to lead and expand MENA enterprise outreach

Top Skills

Aml
Compliance Automation
CRM
Identity Verification
Kyc
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The Company
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

HR Force was built with the vision of connecting the right people with the right business entity. We are firm believers in utilization of talent for the advancement & betterment of humankind, and live by a policy of "no talent goes unnoticed”.

Our Services include
Talent Acquisition Management
Culture & Employee Branding
Compensation & Benefits Management
Performance Management & Training Development
Internal Policy Creation and Implementation

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