Zambia - Business Development Executive

This is a remote position.

Are you ready to shape the future of online trading across Zambia? As a Business Development Executive at Deriv, you’ll lead our expansion efforts in key regions in Zambia, building strategic partnerships and driving market growth. Your impact will directly influence how traders access and experience our innovative trading solutions. As an AI-first business, you’ll have access to cutting-edge tools to improve your business development potential.

• Source and nurture high-value affiliate partnerships using modern CRM platforms
  

• Analyse market opportunities and competitive landscapes to identify potential leads
  

• Design and execute expansion strategies that resonate with market needs in Zambia
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners
  

• Generate qualified leads through networking and market research
  

• Use AI tools to support lead generation and conduct market analysis
  

• Collaborate with global teams to optimise our offerings for local market preferences
  

• Represent our company at industry events and partner meetings
  

• Travel  across regions as per business needs
  

• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments where you can make a real impact
  

• Like to experiment with AI tools to enhance business development and partnership management
  

• Love building and maintaining relationships across different cultures
  

• Get excited about analysing markets and spotting growth opportunities
  

• Enjoy the challenge of adapting global strategies to local contexts
  

• Have a passion for financial markets and technology
  

• Are fluent in English and local languages, with strong cultural understanding of markets in Zambia
  

• Possess excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
  

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  

• Have 4+ years of experience in business development
  

• Bring knowledge of financial services and digital technologies (preferred)
  

• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies in business processes
  

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company Performance.

When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it’s worth learning more about Deriv's culture.

Ready to drive international growth and shape the future of online trading? If you're excited about building strategic partnerships and expanding Deriv's presence across Zambia, we want to hear from you.