General Manager – (Forex/CFD

Accountabilities

• Lead the launch, establishment, and expansion of a new Forex/CFD trading brand targeting the Indian market.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive market-entry strategy, establishing local operations, commercial priorities, and a sustainable growth roadmap.

• Take ownership of business performance, revenue generation, budgeting, and overall profit and loss (P&L) management.

• Recruit, lead, and manage cross-functional teams across business development, marketing, customer support, and partnerships, establishing clear objectives and performance expectations.

• Build, onboard, and maintain relationships with key Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliates, and strategic partners throughout India.

• Design and optimize partner commission structures, incentive programmes, and commercial arrangements, including CPA, revenue-sharing, and hybrid models.

• Develop relationships with financial influencers, trading educators, and trading communities to strengthen brand visibility, expand reach, and generate qualified customer acquisition opportunities.

• Plan and execute localized sales and marketing campaigns to attract traders, improve conversion rates, and increase deposits and trading activity.

• Establish KPIs across business functions and monitor customer acquisition, conversion performance, trading volumes, revenue, and profitability.

• Adapt products, trading conditions, customer journeys, and payment methods to the needs and preferences of the Indian market.

• Oversee CRM utilization, lead management, conversion processes, and commercial performance optimization to improve operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with external providers and international teams across dealing, payments, compliance, and product development to support reliable service delivery.

• Ensure that business operations, customer onboarding, payment processes, and partner activities align with applicable AML/KYC requirements and relevant regulatory obligations.

• Monitor market developments, competitor activity, customer behavior, and commercial trends to identify opportunities and refine the market strategy.

• Drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while balancing ambitious growth objectives with sustainable business practices.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in business development, including a minimum of five years in senior leadership roles within the Forex/CFD trading industry.

• Full professional fluency in Hindi and English, with the ability to lead teams, negotiate partnerships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across India and international markets.

• Strong understanding of the Indian trading market, including customer acquisition dynamics, local trading communities, commercial opportunities, and competitive positioning.

• An established network of Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliates, and strategic partners across India is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience launching, building, or scaling commercial operations, ideally within an online trading, Forex, or CFD brokerage environment.

• Proven ability to recruit, lead, and develop cross-functional teams while establishing performance targets and driving measurable business results.

• Extensive experience managing budgets, revenue targets, business performance, and profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities.

• Strong understanding of affiliate and IB management, commission structures, and acquisition models, including CPA, revenue sharing, and hybrid arrangements.

• Experience with CRM systems, lead-generation strategies, customer acquisition funnels, and conversion optimization.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute market-entry strategies, localized marketing initiatives, and long-term commercial growth plans.

• Familiarity with trading platforms, payment solutions, customer onboarding, and the operational requirements of Forex/CFD businesses.

• Working knowledge of AML/KYC processes and compliance considerations relevant to financial services and trading operations.

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline is an advantage.

• Excellent negotiation, strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong commercial judgment and a results-oriented mindset.

• Entrepreneurial leadership style, high ownership, adaptability, and the ability to make decisions independently in a fast-paced international environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams and external partners across different functions and time zones.

Benefits:

• Competitive executive compensation: Monthly salary of USD 15,000–20,000, plus performance-related bonuses.

• Strategic ownership: Lead the launch and development of a new trading brand, with substantial responsibility for market strategy and commercial direction.

• Remote working arrangement: Work remotely within the advertised GMT+3 to GMT+7 time-zone range.

• Leadership and decision-making autonomy: Build the local organization, establish strategic partnerships, and shape business operations from the ground up.

• International exposure: Collaborate with global stakeholders, external providers, and commercial partners across an international business environment.

• Entrepreneurial environment: Help develop a new market presence with an emphasis on initiative, accountability, and measurable business outcomes.

• Long-term growth potential: Contribute to the expansion of a Forex/CFD business and its commercial footprint in India.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity: Take on a long-term leadership role with broad commercial and operational responsibilities.