Country Manager / Business Development Manager

About This Role

About Us We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Job Summary Note we will only consider candidates that are already residing in Dubai. Swift Dubai is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Country Manager / Business Development Manager to drive business growth and expand our presence in the Turkiye, Caucasus and Central Asia region. This role requires a strong focus on building and nurturing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities to meet client needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships with assigned markets and accounts, understanding their evolving requirements and positioning Swift as a trustable advisor.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities in the assigned markets.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to post-sales follow-up, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Represent Swift at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
• Demonstrate strong accountability for individual and team performance, adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of solutions and services.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven track record of success in a business development /consultative sales role, preferably within the financial services or technology sector.
• Demonstrable experience in building and nurturing strong customer relationships.
• Ability to proactively identify customer needs and translate them into actionable business opportunities / outcomes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexible to travel to assigned countries in order to develop business and relationships.
• Fluency in English and Russian.

Candidates have to be based in Dubai What We Offer We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.