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    Business Development Manager LATAM (Spanish-speaking markets)

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    Chile
    Remote
    Financial
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Financial

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Location: Chile, Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru (All Remote)

    About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth across Latin America. In this fully remote position, you will identify, engage, and onboard new partners and affiliates; build and nurture long-term relationships; and help expand the companys presence across markets such as Chile, Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and more.

    Your role will be central to driving mutual growth and business success throughout the LATAM region.

    What You'll Do Identify and engage potential business partners or affiliates and manage their onboarding process. Develop and implement initiatives to expand and retain the partner network, setting performance goals and key metrics, and delivering tailored support to optimize engagement and productivity.

    Provide regular training and updates to partners about company offerings, tools, and market developments; monitor performance via data-driven KPIs and deliver actionable feedback for continuous improvement.

    Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Sales, and Compliance to ensure alignment, help produce promotional materials and partner-oriented initiatives, and support smooth operations. Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, competitor activity, and market conditions across LATAM; use insights to refine partner programs and maintain competitive advantage.

    What You Bring Native or fluent Spanish (C1) with strong written and spoken communication, plus good proficiency in English (B2 or higher) Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; additional certifications or regulatory knowledge is a plus Demonstrated experience in managing strategic partnerships, affiliates, or broker/partner networks ideally within financial services or regulated industries Strong understanding of financial markets, compliance and governance frameworks, market operation

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI in fraud detection and compliance
    • • Open banking APIs
    • • ESG investing mandate shifts
    • • Embedded finance partnerships

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Business-Development-Manager
    Partnerships-Manager
    Sales-Manager
    Affiliate-Manager
    Regional-Manager
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