Junior Business Associate

Vantage is a global, multi-asset broker based in Sydney, offering clients access to trading CFDs on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, and Cryptocurrencies. With over 10 years of market experience, Vantage has a strong presence with more than 1,000 employees across 30 global offices. Vantage provides a trusted trading ecosystem and a user-friendly platform for clients to capitalize on trading opportunities.
Role Overview
The Junior role will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, qualifying, and initiating relationships with potential clients and partners within the CFDs trading ecosystem, with a primary focus on the LATAM region. Working closely with the sales team, this role plays a pivotal part in building a high-quality sales pipeline—encompassing IB and CPA partners, influencers, and direct clients while gathering frontline market intelligence to drive sustainable business growth as well as being team supporter.
This opportunity is a great way to join a top broker in the CFD trading industry, particularly for those with strong interest in trading, seeking to work directly. We're focusing on potential and attitude, our incredible team will support with training, to polish your skills and guide you to success.
The ideal candidate has skills and preference for hunting clients, generating leads, comfort with cold outreach and solid knowledge or strong interest in the financial markets, specifically FX/CFD trading.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, prospect, and score potential clients and strategic partners through channels such as LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, social media, industry databases, and direct outreach (cold calls/emails).
First phase qualify potential partners and clients based on business potential, market presence, experience, and strategic fit. Manage the end-to-end follow-up process from initial contact until leads are successfully converted or handed off.
Schedule and maintain qualified meetings for the sales team, ensuring thorough pre-meeting documentation. Attend meetings alongside senior team member to support discussions, understand the full sales cycle, and develop commercial expertise.
Conduct regular market research and reporting based on daily reach-outs, cold calling feedback, and industry trends. Synthesize frontline observations and competitive intelligence into actionable insights to refine pitch strategies and identify new business opportunities.
Educate prospects on product offerings, trading platform features, tools, and risks. Build and maintain professional relationships that align with the company’s core values.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, pipelines, contact histories, and follow-up activities to ensure full visibility of sales operations.
Ensure strict adherence to compliance mandates across all commercial activities. Participate in weekly BD alignment sessions and cross-functional meetings as required.
Actively participate in continuous learning regarding trading products and financial concepts. Travel for business events may be offered based on business needs and individual performance.
Key Requirements
Education: Degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, or a related field is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 6 months of sales, business development, cold calling, or lead generation experience. Prior experience in FX/CFDs, fintech, or trading environments is strongly desired.
Industry Knowledge: Strong interest in or understanding of financial markets, particularly CFD trading. Ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and confidently.
Market Research Skills: Proven ability to gather, analyze, and report real-time market feedback gathered through direct outreach.
Soft Skills & Mindset: Results-driven, resilient, and highly organized. Demonstrated reliability, strong interpersonal communication, and commitment to long-term performance.
Adaptability: Willingness to undergo continuous training, performance evaluation, and coaching to accelerate professional development.
Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English is required for internal communication. Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish is expected for communication and prospects.
Technical & Work Setup: Personal work equipment and reliable high-speed internet access.
We offer:
Fixed base salary. No commissions available at the beginning.
Fully remote contractor set up.
21 days PTO + local holidays.
Long term engagement with a laid out career path based on preferences and skills.
Be part of a people focused culture wanting to make a great impact in the region.

Work arrangement
Yes