Business Development Manager (IC Funded)

Position Title: Business Development Manager Department: Business Development Location: Remote or Cyprus-based Employment Type: Full-time Position Overview IC Funded is seeking a highly motivated and performance-driven BD Manager to develop, manage, and scale our affiliate and partnership program globally. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruiting high-quality affiliates, maintaining strong partner relationships, optimizing affiliate performance, and driving sustainable trader acquisition growth. The role requires a strong understanding of affiliate marketing within the prop trading, forex, fintech, or online trading industry. Key Responsibilities - Identify, recruit, onboard, and manage affiliates, influencers, trading educators, media buyers, and strategic partners - Develop and execute affiliate growth strategies to increase trader acquisition and company revenue - Build and maintain long-term relationships with affiliate partners - Monitor affiliate performance, KPIs, conversion rates, and ROI - Negotiate commission structures, partnership agreements, and promotional opportunities - Collaborate with the marketing team to create campaigns, landing pages, and promotional materials for affiliates - Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and partnership opportunities within the prop trading and fintech sectors - Ensure affiliates comply with company guidelines, compliance standards, and brand requirements - Detect and prevent fraudulent or low-quality traffic sources - Manage affiliate tracking platforms, CRM systems, and reporting tools - Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for management - Attend industry conferences, expos, webinars, and networking events to expand the affiliate network Requirements - 2+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, partnerships, business development, or performance marketing - Previous experience in prop trading, forex, fintech, brokerage, or online trading industry is highly preferred - Strong understanding of CPA, RevShare, Hybrid, and performance-based marketing models - Experience with affiliate tracking software and CRM systems - Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills - Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and optimize campaigns - Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage - Self-motivated, target-oriented, and proactive personality Preferred Qualifications - Existing network of affiliates, influencers, or trading communities - Experience working with trading influencers and financial content creators - Knowledge of paid traffic sources, funnels, and conversion optimization - Familiarity with compliance requirements in the fintech/trading industry