Strategic Partnerships & Influencer Lead - Saudi Arabia

We are looking for a Strategic Partnerships & Influencer Lead to build and lead moomoo's partnership and creator growth strategy in Saudi Arabia.You will identify the partners, creators and communities that influence Saudi investors, build strong local relationships, structure commercially effective collaborations, and turn them into measurable business growth.As an early member of the Saudi team, you will have significant ownership in shaping moomoo's local influencer and partnership strategy, while building and leading the team as the business scales.1. Build Local Influencer & Partnership StrategyMap the Saudi influencer, financial, media and business ecosystem and identify high-potential opportunitiesDevelop local partnership strategies that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, AUM and revenueIdentify new growth opportunities based on local market insights2. Own Strategic PartnershipsSource and build relationships with financial institutions, media, fintechs, consumer platforms, major brands and other strategic partnersOwn the full partnership cycle from outreach and negotiation to launch and performance reviewDevelop creative cooperation models including co-marketing, education, referral programs, events, sponsorships and integrated campaigns3. Build and Scale the Influencer NetworkIdentify and build relationships with leading finance, investing, business and relevant mainstream creatorsDevelop a strong influencer portfolio across different audience segments and content formatsNegotiate sustainable long-term, performance-based or exclusive cooperation modelsWork with creators to develop content that aligns with both audience needs and business objectives4. Drive Commercial ResultsOwn the commercial performance of influencer and partnership channelsEvaluate opportunities based on CAC, customer quality, AUM, trading activity, revenue and strategic valueTrack performance, optimize partnerships and prioritize opportunities with the strongest business impact5. Build Local Market IntelligenceDevelop a strong understanding of how Saudi investors discover, evaluate and trust financial platformsBuild relationships across the local financial and business ecosystemMonitor competitors, creators, platforms and emerging opportunities, and translate insights into local growth strategies6. Lead Cross-functional ExecutionWork closely with Marketing, Operations, Product, Compliance, Legal, Brand and Data teams to move opportunities from idea to executionCoordinate internal resources, timelines and requirements for partnership launchesEnsure influencer and partnership activities meet local regulatory and internal requirements7. Build & Lead the TeamBuild and lead the Saudi Partnerships & influencer team as the market scalesSet team priorities, targets and execution standards, and ensure strong delivery against business goalsCoach and develop team members across prospecting, relationship management, negotiation and commercial executionEstablish scalable processes and local playbooks for sourcing, evaluating and managing partnerships and influencersBuild a high-ownership, commercially driven team culture and contribute to moomoo's broader Saudi growth strategy Requirements5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, influencer/KOL partnerships, fintech, financial services, technology or mediaProven ability to source, negotiate and close meaningful commercial partnershipsProven experience leading, coaching or developing BD, Partnership or KOL teams, with the ability to drive both individual and team performanceStrong understanding of the Saudi business, creator, media and digital ecosystemExcellent relationship-building and communication skills with creators, founders and senior decision-makersStrong commercial judgement and analytical ability, including understanding of CAC, AUM, revenue and ROIAble to work from strategy through hands-on execution in a fast-moving, early-stage marketStrong cross-functional coordination and project-management skillsFluent English required; Arabic and deep Saudi market knowledge strongly preferredExperience in brokerage, investing, fintech or financial services is highly preferred