Head of Business Development and Education (Forex, South Africa)

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa FP Markets Group of Companies is a well-established multi-regulated broker, found in Australia, offering traders access to CFD trading on Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. We are growing and looking to recruit a Full-time Head of Business Development and Education in Johannesburg. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Business Development and Education to drive the growth of our company in the region of South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial markets, a proven track record of acquiring and educating clients or partners (such as IBs and affiliates), and a deep understanding of the retail and/or institutional trading landscape. Responsibilities: 1. Business Development & Growth Develop and execute the company's South African business development strategy. Identify and build relationships with high-value partners, introducing brokers, affiliates, educators, trading communities, influencers and other strategic partners. Develop new acquisition and distribution channels across South Africa. Build and manage a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities. Negotiate and structure commercial partnerships that create sustainable growth. Identify emerging market opportunities and develop initiatives to capture them. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, seminars and networking opportunities. Establish a strong local brand presence within the South African forex and financial markets community. Work closely with senior management to develop and execute ambitious growth targets. 2. Education Division Leadership Take ownership of the company's education strategy and educational offering in South Africa. Personally deliver physical educational sessions from our dedicated Training Floor, catering to both beginner and experienced traders. Develop and oversee educational programmes covering forex, trading, financial markets, risk management and related topics. Build a scalable education ecosystem including webinars, workshops, seminars, online programmes and community-based learning. Recruit, manage and develop educators, trainers, analysts and guest speakers. Ensure educational content is accurate, engaging, professional and aligned with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. Develop partnerships with educational institutions, trading communities an relevant organisations. Create educational initiatives that increase brand awareness, engagement and long-term customer value. Establish clear standards and processes for educational quality. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in forex, financial markets, trading or financial services. Strong business development and sales experience, with a proven track record of generating growth and building partnerships. Established network within the South African trading and financial markets community. Strong trading knowledge and practical market experience, with the ability to confidently educate both beginners and experienced traders. Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience providing one-on-one coaching, mentoring or financial markets education is highly desirable. Proven ability to build relationships, lead initiatives and work independently. Professional, entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset. Our offer: Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders Competitive remuneration, regular salary reviews and performance-based incentive schemes Vibrant company life: from team activities to global celebrations Journey to FP Markets: Interview with HR (30 - 45 min) to assess match to our culture Interview with your future manager (45 min - 1 hour) to assess match to the job and the team and discuss role expectations Test task if applicable Join our team and be a part of a professional, rapidly-growing company operating in a multicultural environment! Please kindly send your CV in English and specify your salary expectations in USD