Head of Business Development - VIETNAM (Forex/Trading)

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Zeal group of companies (collectively Zeal Group) is a business portfolio of the parent company Zeal Holdings Limited, comprising regulated financial institutions and fintech companies specializing in multi-asset liquidity solutions in regulated markets backed by proprietary technology.

We are a people-focused business and our team of 400+ professionals globally is dedicated to maximizing the success of our employees and customers. With a global presence in 8 countries across Asia, the Middle East, & Europe with 22 offices internationally. The estimated monthly trading volume in an average of USD 100B executed by 100,000 retail investors, professional traders, and financial institution clients.

ZFX is licensed as a Securities Dealer by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles.

Overview:

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Head of Business Development passionate about sales leadership and business-driven experience in Forex/Crypto to join our Regional Business team in Vietnam. The candidate will be ultimately responsible for the regional business; provide leadership for the sales team, drive and thrive for a healthy and prosperous business growth for the region. You will be working with both internal / stakeholders so you must be proactive, resilient and strong in communication in English and Vietnamese to meet the needs of the business.

• _ Experience and Knowledge in FOREX & TRADING is essential for this role _

Principal Accountabilities

• Work closely with group board members to set out an effective regional marketing and sales strategy and target
• Work closely with HRM and department heads to set out clear goals for each department and align with the company target
• Gather feedbacks across departments and ensure business needs are identified and delivered efficiently
• Work closely with Group Products department for new requirement and project implementation
• Research and analyze market trend, detailed competitor analysis, adjust business strategy accordingly
• Recruit, lead, mentor and inspire Sales team (leaders and individuals) to ensure sales targets are met;
• Conduct/supervise regular training sessions across all departments to ensure good business knowledge across all departments;
• Ensure comprehensive procedure and appropriate corporate governance are in place and accurately documented
• Approve regional OPEX
• Ensure a pleasant and safe work environment for all staff

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial services sector
• Minimum 5-years of experience in management position
• A proven track record of successfully leading and motivating diverse teams
• A retail facing experience will be a plus
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax law
• Able to work full time in Vietnam
• Able to work under pressure and great dedication
• Strong pro-activeness and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication & Negotiation skill
• English and Vietnamese fluency is essential to this vacancy