Strategic Partnerships & Influencer Lead - KSA
Futu Holdings Limited
Role: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.
Build Local Influencer & Partnership Strategy
Map the Saudi influencer, financial, media and business ecosystem and identify high-potential opportunities
Develop local partnership strategies that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, AUM and revenue
Identify new growth opportunities based on local market insights
Own Strategic Partnerships
Source and build relationships with financial institutions, media, fintechs, consumer platforms, major brands and other strategic partners
Own the full partnership cycle from outreach and negotiation to launch and performance review
Develop creative cooperation models including co-marketing, education, referral programs, events, sponsorships and integrated campaigns
Build and Scale the Influencer Network
Identify and build relationships with leading finance, investing, business and relevant mainstream creators
Develop a strong influencer portfolio across different audience segments and content formats
Negotiate sustainable long-term, performance-based or exclusive cooperation models
Work with creators to develop content that aligns with both audience needs and business objectives
Drive Commercial Results
Own the commercial performance of influencer and partnership channels
Evaluate opportunities based on CAC, customer quality, AUM, trading activity, revenue and strategic value
Track performance, optimize partnerships and prioritize opportunities with the strongest business impact
Build Local Market Intelligence
Develop a strong understanding of how Saudi investors discover, evaluate and trust financial platforms
Build relationships across the local financial and business ecosystem
Monitor competitors, creators, platforms and emerging opportunities, and translate insights into local growth strategies
Lead Cross-functional Execution
Work closely with Marketing, Operations, Product, Compliance, Legal, Brand and Data teams to move opportunities from idea to execution
Coordinate internal resources, timelines and requirements for partnership launches
Ensure influencer and partnership activities meet local regulatory and internal requirements
Build & Lead the Team
Build and lead the Saudi Partnerships & influencer team as the market scales
Set team priorities, targets and execution standards, and ensure strong delivery against business goals
Coach and develop team members across prospecting, relationship management, negotiation and commercial execution
Establish scalable processes and local playbooks for sourcing, evaluating and managing partnerships and influencers
Build a high-ownership, commercially driven team culture and contribute to moomoo's broader Saudi growth strategy
Requirements
5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, influencer/KOL partnerships, fintech, financial services, technology or media
Proven ability to source, negotiate and close meaningful commercial partnerships
Proven experience leading, coaching or developing BD, Partnership or KOL teams, with the ability to drive both individual and team performance
Strong understanding of the Saudi business, creator, media and digital ecosystem
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with creators, founders and senior decision-makers
Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability, including understanding of CAC, AUM, revenue and ROI
Able to work from strategy through hands-on execution in a fast-moving, early-stage market
Strong cross-functional coordination and project-management skills
Fluent English required; Arabic and deep Saudi market knowledge strongly preferred
Experience in brokerage, investing, fintech or financial services is highly preferred