About the Company

EC Markets is seeking a high-potential professional to join the Head Office as a Business Development & Strategy Associate, reporting directly to senior leadership. This position is designed for individuals seeking meaningful responsibility and accelerated development. It is not an administrative or support role. Instead, it offers direct exposure to senior business operations and is intended as a long-term investment in future leadership capability.

About the Role

This role is designed as a leadership pipeline position. The successful candidate will be immersed in core business activities including market expansion, partner coordination, strategic research, and execution of management initiatives. The position requires autonomy, adaptability, and the ability to deliver outcomes in environments with evolving or incomplete information.

Responsibilities

Translate high-level concepts and strategic discussions into structured, executable action plans

Conduct rapid and accurate research on:

Market opportunities
Competitive landscapes
Regulatory and compliance considerations

Coordinate and follow up with internal teams, external partners, agents, and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and time zones

Prepare business documentation, including:

Internal briefing papers
Business proposals
Management presentations and reports
Support senior leadership in time-sensitive initiatives, with an expectation of prompt execution following strategic discussions

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Strong Learning Agility

Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex business environments, particularly in financial services, trading, or cross-border operations
Proven capacity for self-directed learning and problem-solving

Execution & Accountability

Ability to deconstruct ambiguous objectives into actionable steps
Strong results orientation with a demonstrated track record of ownership and follow-through

Professional English Proficiency (Mandatory)

Full professional working proficiency in English
Ability to independently draft emails, prepare presentations, and communicate with international stakeholders

Resilience & Drive

Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Willingness to coordinate across time zones and manage peak workloads when required

Preferred Skills

International exposure or experience in Southeast Asia (e.g., Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia)
Experience in startup, scale-up, or early-stage business environments
Prior exposure to business development, sales, marketing, operations, or strategy roles
Interest in financial markets, trading, or cross-border business models

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience and capability
Performance-based incentives for high performers, which may include:
Performance bonuses
Long-term management or profit-sharing incentives (subject to eligibility and performance criteria)

Strategy & Business Development Manager (Leadership Track)