Martin Kahiga

I am a dedicated and results-oriented Business Development Manager passionate about developing impactful marketing strategies. My unrelenting dedication to quality and capacity to forge deep bonds with target audiences serve as the cornerstones of my brand. I have a firm grasp of business principles and an acute sense of market trends, which enable me to spur corporate expansion and build a powerful brand.

Country Manager Kenya, Nigeria, S. Africa at Exclusive Markets (2025-01 – Present)

Strong focus on identifying business development opportunities for the company in the targeted market. Manage and execute the business development strategy and implement tactical plans to help meet and exceed the Performance Metrics set by the company.

• Researching, initiating, and executing plans to develop partnerships with Introducing Brokers
• Maintain a strong development pipeline according to the company's strategy
• Using existing relationships with clients to generate new business
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Assist with the onboarding of clients, IBs & other partners and proactively address their queries and/or concerns through various communication channels
• Arrange business meetings/travels with prospective clients
• Travel to conferences or business meetings as required
• Managing Existing and New IBs
• Be abreast with any updates within the financial markets
• Follow the guidelines set by the compliance department about processing client documentation
• Confidently promote the company's products and services
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure contracted product specifications are executed on time and as agreed

Business Development Manager at Tiomarkets (2024-01 – Present)

Establishing partnerships with affiliates and establishing a local presence in Kenya.

Business Development Manager at Traderstrust (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Introduced and signed up clients for trading services. Trained clients on worldwide stock markets risk management. Managed accounts verification. Establishing a business for TradersTrust and acquiring traders to trade forex with the company.

• Forming partnerships with affiliates and establishing a local presence in Kenya

Business Development Manager at IronFX (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Introduced and signed up clients for trading services. Taught clients about international stock markets. Managed accounts verification. Acquired business for the company by referring traders to Ironfx.

Tutor and Examination Database Administrator at Rurii Sec. Sch (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Taught English and literature to high school students. Christian Union for the same institution. Marked English and Literature examinations and managed the examination database.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – Nexford University (2022 – 2025)

Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Kenya Institute of Public Health (Gretsa University) (2013 – 2015)

High School Diploma – Nyeri High School (2008 – 2011)