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Nigeria - Business Development Executive

extra holidays - extra parental leave

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Nigeria

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of business development experience, Knowledge of financial services desired, Fluency in English and local languages, Experience with AI technologies preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Source and nurture affiliate partnerships
Analyse market opportunities and trends

Deriv Financial Services Large https://www.deriv.com/careers

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Are you ready to shape the future of online trading across Nigeria? As a Business Development Executive at Deriv, you’ll lead our expansion efforts in Nigerian key regions, 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.

On a given day, you will:

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 Nigeria
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 frequently across regions as per business needs

You will enjoy working with us if you:

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

We would love to work with you if you:

Are fluent in English and local languages, with strong cultural understanding of markets in Nigeria
Possess excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Have 4+ years of experience in business development with preferable experience working with markets in Sierra Leone or Liberia
Bring knowledge of financial services and digital technologies (preferred)
Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies in business processes

Benefits:

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.

This is a remote position allowing you to work from anywhere within Nigeria. While you'll have the flexibility to work from your preferred location, you'll be connected to our global network and teams across 80+ countries. We provide all the necessary tools and support for remote work, enabling you to make a global impact while maintaining strong local presence in Nigeria. Regular travel within the country will be required, with occasional international travel for special events and meetings.

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 Nigeria, we want to hear from you.

Deriv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. Join us and help build the future of online trading while working alongside top talent from over 80 nationalities.

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