Business Consultant - Corporate FX

About the position

Business Consultant - Corporate FX
Build long-term corporate relationships in cross-border foreign exchange
Corporate Foreign Exchange | Salary: Market-related

About Our Client
Our client is a specialist foreign exchange and international payments provider supporting South African corporates with moving funds in and out of the country. They operate in a regulated financial services environment and are known for their ethical approach, client-centric mindset, and strong partner network.

The company offers an entrepreneurial culture with scope to influence growth, build meaningful client relationships, and contribute directly to business development within the corporate FX space.

The Role: Business Consultant - Corporate FX
The Business Consultant will focus on corporate clients and introducing partners, driving foreign exchange sales and developing a sustainable pipeline of regional business. The role is responsible for achieving sales targets, managing senior client relationships, and guiding clients from initial enquiry through onboarding and trade readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver annual and monthly sales targets aligned to the company sales strategy
Develop and manage long-term relationships with key corporate clients
Build and expand a regional distribution network of contacts and FX market influencers
Maintain, influence, and develop senior-level relationships with FX partners and introducing advisors
Generate, manage, and close a high volume of FX sales opportunities
Identify client needs and provide appropriate FX solutions and services
Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline for regional and corporate accounts
Support introducing partners and corporate clients from enquiry to trade completion
Facilitate client onboarding, including registration and KYC documentation
Manage clients through to full trade readiness
Prepare an annual sales plan with monthly and quarterly updates and revisions
Uphold ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice principles
About You

Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a high-pressure environment
Strong understanding of FX sales, systems, and processes
Sales experience within financial services is advantageous
Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong phone presence
Confident in cold calling, influencing, and persuading at all levels
Highly motivated, committed, and willing to go the extra mile
Organized with strong diary, planning, and time management skills
Team player comfortable working within a small, close-knit team
Open, approachable, and professional with strong interpersonal skills
Displays gravitas, emotional maturity, and confidence in client engagements
Neat, professional, and presentable in appearance and manner
Fast learner who adapts well to change and new demands
Bilingual in English and Afrikaans is advantageous
Matric qualification with regulatory exams (RE) and FAIS compliance
A relevant business or legal qualification would be beneficial

Desired Skills:

• Business Consulting
• Business Process Mapping
• Needs Analysis
• Delivery Consulting
• Strategic Consulting

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years