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

> FP Markets · Johannesburg, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Partners & Business Development

## Description

**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.

Reporting to: Head of Africa

### 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**

## Apply

[Apply at FP Markets](https://apply.workable.com/fpmarkets/j/1A8E728064/apply)

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