Business Development Executive

Our Payments SBU sits at the heart of one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving industries globally. We are driving the transformation towards a cash‑lite, digitally enabled economy by building customer centric payments solutions leveraging technology, strategic partnerships and digital journeys.

We are looking for talented and driven individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of payments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment and are excited by the opportunity to build partnerships, scale digital solutions and influence the evolution of payments across markets, we invite you to join us.

As Business Development Executive , you will drive revenue growth and value creation within the payments ecosystem by leveraging market intelligence, client insights, and relationship networks to identify, develop, and deliver tailored payments solutions aligned with evolving client and market needs.

Job Vacancy: Business Development Executive

In this role you will

• Develop and implement relationship management plans for priority clients and prospects to build strong partnerships and ensure effective two-way communication and issue resolution;
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the payments ecosystem by analysing client needs and market trends to expand revenue streams and strengthen market presence;
• Analyse segment performance, sales data, and market intelligence to generate insights that support decision-making and contribute to the definition of business development strategies;
• Engage with clients to understand their payment needs and propose tailored solutions that enhance their experience and increase adoption of payments products and services;
• Drive cross-selling and up-selling initiatives by identifying opportunities to extend the use of payments solutions within existing client portfolios to maximise value and profitability;
• Build and leverage a strong internal and external network of stakeholders and partners to facilitate collaboration, support deal execution, and accelerate business growth initiatives;
• Build and leverage a strong internal and external network of stakeholders and partners to facilitate collaboration, support deal execution, and accelerate business growth initiatives;
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of payments products and propositions by participating in the design and testing of payment products;
• Providing market insights and client feedback to ensure alignment of MCB offering with evolving needs;
• Support the structuring and execution of commercial opportunities by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and successful delivery;
• Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements when developing and executing business opportunities to safeguard the organisation’s interests;
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on business development performance, pipeline, and opportunities to support transparency and informed decision-making.

To succeed, you will be required to demonstrate the following competencies

• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions;
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences;
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems;
• Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others;
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

We are looking for candidates who have a minimum of

Either

• A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field;
• At least 7 years' experience in a business development field, including at least 2 years in Payments Industry or strategic planning in Banking, with proven exposure to strategy formulation and decision making.

Or

• At least 7 years' experience in a business development field, including at least 5 years in Payments Industry or strategic planning in Banking, with proven exposure to strategy formulation and decision making.

• A combination of both qualification & experience will be considered.
• Should this opportunity match your career aspirations, skills and competencies, click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
• Please ensure all required information is accurately entered in relevant sections. Any incomplete application will not be considered. Kindly attach a complete CV when applying.
• As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Character of less than 3 months and two professional references.
• The deadline for submission of application is 07 September 2026.
• Management reserves the right not to appoint anyone following this advert.