Business Development Officer – Money Transfer & Partnerships

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Supports business development and strategic partnerships in the money transfer and financial services sector. Responsibilities include identifying and engaging prospects, preparing proposals, managing NDAs and contracts, coordinating partner onboarding, tracking pipelines and deal conversion, maintaining partner records, reporting performance, and supporting ongoing partner relationships. The role collaborates with Operations, Compliance, and Finance teams to facilitate partner activation and retention.
Summary Generated by Built In
1. JOB TITLE: Business Development Officer – Money Transfer & Partnerships
2. DEPARTMENT: Business Development

About the Organization
Our client is a leading financial services organization committed to delivering secure, reliable, and customer-focused financial solutions. The organization values operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service while fostering a high-performance workplace.

4. REPORTING
RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Head of Corporate Business
REPORTS INDIRECTLY TO: Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: None

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships
• All staff

External Relationships
• Prospective and existing partners

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Control
• Pipeline growth and deal conversion

Indirect Influence
• Revenue generation and partner retention

5. JOB PURPOSE
To support the development, onboarding, and management of strategic partners by driving lead engagement, coordinating deal execution, maintaining accurate partner records, and ensuring smooth internal and external communication throughout the partnership lifecycle.

6. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Lead Generation & Partner Engagement (Weighting: 25%)
• Identify and engage new partnership opportunities and leads.
• Conduct introductory calls and presentations with prospective partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing partners.
• Schedule and manage partner meetings and follow-ups.

6.2 Deal Structuring & Contract Management (Weighting: 20%)
• Support commercial structuring and preparation of partnership proposals.
• Prepare and share proposals with prospective partners.
• Manage NDA processes including follow-ups and closure.
• Ensure timely contract negotiation and execution.

6.3 Onboarding Coordination & Partner Activation Support (Weighting: 20%)
• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate partner onboarding.
• Support onboarding documentation and requirements completion.
• Track onboarding progress and ensure smooth transition to go-live.

6.4 Pipeline Management, Tracking & Reporting (weighting:20%)

Responsibilities:
• Maintain and update partner trackers, Google Sheets, and records.
• Track deal progress from lead stage to activation.
• Maintain accurate records of all partner interactions and communications.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates on pipeline status and performance.

6.5 Partner Relationship Management & Support (Weightings:15%)
• Maintain ongoing relationships with existing partners.
• Monitor partner performance and engagement levels.
• Respond to partner queries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure consistent communication and partner satisfaction.

Additional Responsibilities
• Support Business Development initiatives and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Compliance, Finance) as required.

7 REPORTS
7.1 Weekly
• Partner pipeline status
• Lead engagement and follow-up report

7.2 Monthly
• Deal conversion and onboarding status
• Partner engagement and performance report


Requirements
Requirements
8 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE

Qualifications and Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field

Experience, Knowledge and Skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in partnerships, business development, or client management within the money transfer, remittance, forex, fintech, or related financial services industry.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple partners and tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or client management within money transfer, remittance, forex, fintech, or related financial services
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple partners and tasks simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
24 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

We go the extra mile for your last mile – with specialized divisions to serve even the most diverse of industries. CDL is your premier regional carrier for complete delivery coverage – guaranteed.

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