Country Business Lead - Antom Middle East

WorldFirst

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee merchant acquiring business in Middle East, ensuring growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with local partners to provide competitive channels for merchants within the Middle East and globally.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including merchants, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration within the organization to ensure seamless execution of business strategies.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to measure the success of business initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field;
• Deep and significant experience in business development, merchant acquiring, and/or related roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of success in driving business growth and profitability.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East market and regulatory environment (ideally network/relationships in place)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English is mandatory (lingua franca). Arabic is distinctly advantageous. Chinese (Mandarin) would be the trifecta.