Correspondent Banking Business Development Manager - ME/APAC

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-3110

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Correspondent Banking Business Development Manager - ME/APAC will be based from Dubai and tasked with expanding the network of Partner Banks across Middle East and South East Asia (Including a large focus on Saudi Arabia, GCC, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore).

Client Details
A Dubai HQ'd, Equity Fund backed global business, providing cross border multi-currency payments allowing instant transfers to over 100 countries in local currency to either a designated bank account or cash collection. For B2P/B2B or P2P uses.

The Correspondent Banking Business Development Manager - ME/APAC will be based from Dubai and tasked with expanding the network of Partner Banks across Middle East and South East Asia (Including a large focus on Saudi Arabia, GCC, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore).

* Building B2P and B2B pay-out capabilities. This will involve both renegotiating existing commercial agreements to also accommodate B2B needs, but also approaching new partners where required.
* End-to-end ownership of payout capabilities, including identifying market requirements, defining the network vision, and approaching the appropriate contacts.
* Engaging with local and global financial institutions as part of business development activities, including Regional Banks and Central / Government Banks.
* Effectively engaging and communicating with key stakeholders across the business on network development and management matters

Job Offer
To be discussed upon successful application

Requirements

To be successful in your application to Correspondent Banking Business Development Manager - ME/APAC you MUST fulfil all criteria presented:

* Expert-level understanding of correspondent banking, global payment ecosystem; as well as opportunities and upcoming trends in the market
* Substantial knowledge in B2B, B2P payment products and payments operations
* Hands-on experience with SWIFT, ACH and other financial integration
* Overall 7+ years of industry experience. 4+ years network management experience in the payment industry in the EMEAA region
* Exceptional client-facing skills
* Analytical flair to identify gaps and creativity to provide unique solutions
* A Bachelors' degree (at least)
* Willingness to travel

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Business Development Manager salaries in UAE

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AED 16,000

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