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Business Consultant (Sales ā€“ FX & Partnerships)

Currency Partners
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Cape Town, City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Business Consultant role focuses on driving revenue growth through cross-border fund transfers into and out of South Africa.
  • Candidates should have proven sales experience, ideally within financial services, and a strong understanding of FX products, with a preference for those with experience in FX-related sectors.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific figure is not mentioned in the job description.
  • Successful candidates will be target-driven and resilient under pressure, with strong communication skills and the ability to build strategic relationships.
  • The role requires a minimum of a Matric qualification, with additional qualifications and experience being advantageous.
The Business Consultant is responsible fordriving revenue growth by supporting Partners and their clients withcross-border fund transfers into and out of South Africa. The role focuses onbuilding strong partner networks, developing client relationships, andconverting opportunities into executed trades.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver against monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets aligned to company strategy
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with Partners, clients, and key referral networks (including real estate agents)
  • Develop and maintain a strong, active pipeline across regional accounts
  • Identify client needs and provide tailored foreign exchange solutions
  • Consistently generate, progress, and close new business opportunities
  • Support Introducing Partners end-to-end: from enquiry through onboarding, KYC, and trade readiness
  • Expand regional presence through proactive business development and network growth

Core Competencies

  • Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven mindset
  • High ethical standards and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Adaptable and responsive to changing market and client needs
  • Accountable, decisive, and solution-oriented
  • Solid understanding of FX products, sales processes, and client lifecycle management
  • Effective planning: ability to develop and execute sales plans with regular performance tracking

Key Attributes

  • Target-driven and resilient under pressure
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with confident cold-calling ability
  • Self-starter with high levels of motivation and ownership
  • Well-organised with excellent time and pipeline management
  • Professional, articulate, and client-facing presence
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive approach
  • Emotional intelligence and maturity to influence and guide clients

Advantageous:

  • Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
  • Experience in FX-related sectors, including:
    • Wealth Management
    • Real Estate transfers
    • Legal (Late Estates and Conveyancing)
    • Tax and Accounting
    • Corporate cross-border transfers
  • Established network in the above sectors
  • Entrepreneurial mindset

Qualifications & Experience

  • Matric (essential)
  • RE qualification and FAIS compliance (preferred)
  • Relevant business or legal qualification (advantageous)
  • Proven sales experience, ideally within financial services
  • Experience in FX-related sectors, including Wealth Management, Real Estate, Legal (Late Estates and Conveyancing) and corporate transfers
Success in this Role Looks Like:
Consistently achieving sales targets, building a high-quality partner network,and converting opportunities into completed FX transactions while delivering aseamless client experience.




Benefits

Why join Currency Partners?

Industry & role

  • Exposure to the fast-growing foreign exchangeand fintech industry
  • Work with international clients across globalmarkets
  • Exposure to FX, global payments, treasury,compliance and international finance
  • Learn from experienced industry specialists anddealers
Culture & company
  • Collaborative, relationship-driven culture built on trust and service
  • Agile, smaller business with broadcross-functional exposure
  • Direct access to leadership and decision-makers
  • Career growth and internal progressionopportunities
  • Modern offices around the country
  • Flexible in-office working hours
  • Paperless, tech-driven working environment

Leave & benefits

  • 18 days annual leave + 1 extra day per year ofservice
  • 5 bonus leave days at your 5th work anniversary
  • Birthday leave in your birthday month
  • 2 days of paid moving leave
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Ā Learning and development support relevant toyour role and industry

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Currency Partners, we are committed to building a diverse andinclusive team. If you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd stillencourage you to apply ā€” if you meet most of our expectations, you could be agreat fit for this role or another opportunity within our team. We welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.



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