MT4
Walid Jaradat
Business Development Leader -FX / Regional Manager
Amman
Work Preference
Summary
Business development leader shaping partner growth, market entry, and broker relationships across the MENA and GCC regions. Directs IB network expansion, commission model design, and partner onboarding for MT5-linked trading activity. Built networks across 15 new geographical markets, drove 85%+ growth in regional trading volume, and onboarded 25+ strategic partners.
Overview
3
3
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
One Trading Markets
06.2019 - 04.2026
- Expanded into 15 new geographical markets while strengthening regional positioning and market entry execution.
- Drove 120% annual revenue growth through targeted business development, client relationship management, and partnership strategy.
- Overhauled trading infrastructure, reducing latency by 99.9% and improving client retention through faster platform performance.
- Defined the long-term roadmap, identified emerging market opportunities, and aligned expansion priorities with strategic planning.
- Oversee Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Finance to maintain operational alignment and support consistent execution across the business.
- Navigate international regulatory frameworks and corporate governance requirements while applying disciplined risk management and financial modeling.
- Build partnerships with Tier-1 banks, liquidity providers, and institutional partners to support product innovation, MT4/MT5 integrations, and liquidity solutions.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and profitability.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success across departments and enhance accountability.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing projects that bolster market competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to refine business strategies and enhance performance outcomes.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Chief Market Strategist
Noor Capital PSC
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Built $20M in strategic forecasts to support portfolio planning and client-facing investment insights.
- Tracked 10 research priorities weekly to guide market analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Established research standards and methodologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of market insights shared with stakeholders.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align research outputs with business objectives and strengthen strategy execution.
- Prioritized research resources to improve team productivity and keep actionable intelligence moving on schedule.
- Defined forward-looking market strategies that informed product development and customer engagement priorities.
- Aligned market research with investment decisions to support portfolio performance, risk management, and client returns.
Chief Market Strategist
Boston Merchant Financial Ltd.
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Built predictive models to forecast market fluctuations and strengthen investment timing and risk management.
- Aligned cross-functional teams around product launches and market demand to support customer engagement and revenue potential.
- Prioritized portfolio adjustments using market insights to optimize asset allocation and improve return on investment.
- Communicated market strategies to stakeholders, translating analysis into clear guidance for informed business decisions.
- Connected market analysis to launch planning by clarifying demand patterns and decision inputs for product teams.
Chief Market Strategist
HYCM Global
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Completed 3 market analysis reviews per week to inform business development priorities.
- Developed market segmentation approaches to identify priority client groups and growth opportunities.
- Aligned strategic planning with client relationship goals to support long-term account growth.
- Guided risk management decisions by reviewing market conditions and shifting client demand.
- Evaluated financial modeling inputs to strengthen scenario planning and forecast reliability.
- Coordinated negotiation support for client discussions, pricing considerations, and partnership terms.
- Prepared business development strategy recommendations based on market trends and competitor activity.
- Monitored lead generation activity to identify the strongest opportunities for client acquisition.
- Reviewed sales pipeline status to keep prospect activity visible and actionable for business planning.
- Tracked partnership opportunities to align outreach efforts with strategic growth targets.
- Prepared client relationship summaries to support follow-up planning and account continuity.
- Supported forecasting discussions by comparing market signals, client activity, and competitive shifts.
FX & Equity Markets Analyst
PalFX Information Services
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Resolved 100% of assigned client requests monthly by delivering timely market information and follow-up.
- Completed 7 market research tickets weekly to support FX and equity analysis requests.
- Analyzed FX and equity market movements to identify trends relevant to client decision making.
- Prepared concise market notes and commentary for internal and client review.
- Supported client relationship management by responding to pricing and market information inquiries.
- Reviewed market data sources to maintain accurate reporting for FX and equity coverage.
- Applied financial modeling to compare market scenarios and support research recommendations.
- Tracked market movements and reported notable changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Assessed risk factors across currency and equity positions to flag potential exposure.
- Maintained organized records of market observations, client questions, and follow-up actions.
- Coordinated with colleagues to gather information needed for research deliverables.
- Built relationship management habits through clear communication and timely client updates.
- Supported business development strategy discussions by sharing market insights and client feedback.
- Contributed to lead generation efforts by identifying potential market opportunities from research findings.
- Prepared outreach notes for prospective contacts based on segmented market intelligence.
- Monitored sales pipeline updates to support follow-up on active opportunities and inquiries.
Senior Relationship Manager
Orient Financial Brokers
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Generated $200000 in new business revenue through qualified lead conversion and negotiation support each month.
- Increased 85% client retention through proactive relationship management and tailored account reviews per quarter.
- Managed client portfolios with regular follow-up to strengthen engagement and identify renewal opportunities.
- Built trust with high-value clients by resolving concerns promptly and maintaining consistent communication.
- Supported new business development through targeted prospect outreach and disciplined follow-up on warm leads.
- Prepared market insights to guide client discussions and position suitable financial brokerage solutions.
- Developed sales pipeline tracking to monitor prospect activity and prioritize follow-up actions.
- Planned outreach activities around territory priorities to improve coverage across assigned accounts.
- Coordinated client onboarding steps to maintain clear expectations and timely issue resolution.
- Reviewed relationship activity to identify inactive accounts and trigger re-engagement follow-up.
- Collaborated with internal teams to support service delivery and maintain a smooth client experience.
- Documented client discussions and next steps to keep account records current and actionable.
- Assessed partnership opportunities to support long-term business development goals and client growth.
Chief Dealer
International Financial Services-IFS
06.2004 - 09.2008
- Tracked 1000+ client transactions daily while managing dealer coverage and timely trade execution.
- Directed client relationship management across dealer accounts to support consistent service and retention.
- Reviewed market conditions to inform pricing discussions and daily trading decisions.
- Coordinated negotiation points with clients to support deal closure and maintain professional relationships.
- Applied risk management practices when evaluating trades, exposures, and client requests.
- Documented daily trade activity and client instructions for accurate operational follow-up.
- Aligned decision making with client priorities, market conditions, and risk considerations.
- Monitored territory performance to spot growth opportunities and shifting client demand.
Chief Dealer
Vision Investment L.L.C
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Analyzed market conditions to identify business opportunities and support territory planning decisions.
- Built client relationships through regular communication, responsive follow-up, and professional account support.
- Evaluated deal terms and pricing options to support informed negotiation and risk-balanced recommendations.
- Supported strategic planning discussions with practical insights from client activity and market trends.
- Documented daily activity updates to support continuity across sales and account follow-up efforts.
Chief Dealer
APEX FX Trading
12.2002 - 12.2003
- Analyzed market movements to support timely pricing decisions and client trade recommendations.
- Coordinated client requests with trading activity to maintain clear communication and responsive service.
- Applied risk controls when reviewing deals, balancing client needs with firm exposure limits.
- Maintained accurate records for executed trades, inquiries, and follow-up actions across daily workflows.
- Monitored trade activity for exceptions and escalated unusual cases for review.
- Updated internal documentation to keep transaction details organized and accessible for ongoing reference.
- Coordinated follow-up on open client items to keep communication timely and consistent.
Education
BC - Economics (Finance and Credit)
Ukraine09-2001
Skills
Proficiency in using CRM systems, trading platforms, and financial software
Market analysis
Risk management
Resilience and comfort with ambiguity, capable of succeeding despite uncertainty
Target-driven approach with a proven ability to create relationship opportunities and drive revenue growth
Client relationship management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Business development strategy
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and trends
Lead conversion
Sales pipeline management
Lead generation
Territory management
Strong understanding of financial markets, FX trading, CFDs, and related products
Sales forecasting
Partnership strategy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
MT5
Centroid
PrimeXM
OneZero
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Advanced (C1)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
CEO
One Trading Markets
06.2019 - 04.2026
Chief Market Strategist
Noor Capital PSC
02.2016 - 02.2019
Chief Market Strategist
Boston Merchant Financial Ltd.
08.2014 - 02.2016
Chief Market Strategist
HYCM Global
12.2010 - 07.2014
FX & Equity Markets Analyst
PalFX Information Services
03.2010 - 12.2010
Senior Relationship Manager
Orient Financial Brokers
05.2009 - 02.2010
Chief Dealer
International Financial Services-IFS
06.2004 - 09.2008
Chief Dealer
Vision Investment L.L.C
01.2004 - 06.2004
Chief Dealer
APEX FX Trading
12.2002 - 12.2003