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