Market Development Specialist

Role overview

This position focuses on spotting new commercial avenues, widening market reach, and contributing to regulatory and strategic efforts that support stronger market growth and better efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in shaping and refining regulatory structures for market-related institutions.
• Plan and coordinate conferences, forums, and workshops involving financial market organizations.
• Help build the capability of institution staff and support the creation of qualification and certification assessments.
• Work on improving internal procedures and control systems within financial market institutions.
• Carry out research and develop technical and regulatory frameworks that help attract overseas investors.
• Handle questions and feedback from foreign investors and look for ways to increase their participation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address issues affecting market institutions.
• Support institutions in strengthening and expanding their business activities.
• Spot promising opportunities in local and international markets.
• Study market conditions and competitor activity.
• Identify, assess, and nurture leads and business prospects.
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business growth and market expansion initiatives.
• Help design and execute go-to-market plans.
• Track market movements and investor requirements.
• Prepare reports, research outputs, and strategic presentations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver market development goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a similar discipline is required.
• Prior experience in market development, business development, regulatory work, or a closely related area is needed.
• Strong ability in analysis, research, and communication is expected.
• Comfort working with several stakeholders in a regulated setting is important.
• Excellent command of English is required.
• Background in financial markets or regulatory bodies is an advantage.
• Ability to draft policies, reports, and strategic documents is necessary.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. No stipend, salary, duration, start date, or vacancy count was specified in the source.