Financial Services Business Development Manager – Dubai Expansion

Location and Engagement Style

Engagement: On-Site Client Engagement Hub based in Downtown Dubai, UAE (Open to UK applicants targeting UAE relocation).

Our client represents one of the fastest-growing international wealth management practices in Dubai. We are actively hiring a dynamic Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead our client relationship teams, drive inbound lead conversions, and establish critical corporate networking partnerships directly inside the UAE community.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, front-line growth position. Unlike standard wealth advisory positions, your focus is on client acquisition strategy, managing our CRM pipelines, driving corporate wellness programs inside multinational platforms, and coordinating financial education seminars.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the firm's client acquisition strategy, establishing introductions with HNWI expatriates.
• Coordinate with international corporate HR departments in the UAE to offer corporate financial wellbeing sessions.
• Manage client development pipelines on CRM platforms, tracking lead touchpoints.

Requirements & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 12-24 months in structured sales, financial services recruitment, or business development environments.
• Active desire to relocate to Dubai and earn top-tier offshore commission incentives.

Compensation Potential

• Income potential: Professionals earning £40,000–£50,000 in a traditional firm could reach six figures within 12 months
• High commission potential aligned with client value and deal size

Ideal Fit

• Someone looking to build a long-term career in premium wealth advisory
• Proactive, self-starter thriving in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Professional aiming to become a future partner or senior advisor

Requirements

• Experience in business development or telesales, with interest in developing into a client-facing advisory role
• Minimum 1 year in financial services telesales or customer-facing sales role
• Comfortable working in a sales-driven, client-focused environment
• Must be currently based in the UAE