General Manager - India (Forex/CFD)
Description
David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a multinational financial services company specializing in online trading that is seeking to onboard a General Manager (India Market) to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the creation and expansion of a new Forex and CFD brand in India, build local teams and partnerships, and drive long-term commercial growth through IB and affiliate channels.
Position: General Manager - India (Forex/CFD)
Location: SEA or MENA regions
Work model: Remote
Employment type: Full-time
Remuneration: Base salary + bonuses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead the launch and growth of a new Forex and CFD brand targeting the Indian market
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Build and execute the market entry strategy and establish a strong local presence
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Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing teams across Business Development, Marketing, Customer Support, and Partnerships
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Identify, onboard, and manage key Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliates, and strategic partners
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Develop commission structures and incentive programs to maximize partner performance and loyalty
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Build relationships with financial influencers, trading educators, and regional communities
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Design and execute localized sales and marketing campaigns to increase active traders and deposit volumes
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Monitor business performance, trading activity, and P&L metrics to ensure sustainable growth
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Analyze market trends and adapt products, payment methods, and trading conditions to local requirements
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Establish clear KPIs across functions and drive accountability for business results
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Collaborate with external providers supporting dealing, payments, compliance, and product operations
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Ensure all business activities align with internal AML, KYC, and compliance requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
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Fluent Hindi and English skills, both written and spoken10+ years of Business Development experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within Forex/CFD industry
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Strong understanding of the Indian trading market and regional business environment
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Existing network of Introducing Brokers and affiliates across India is highly preferred
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Experience building and scaling commercial teams and business operations
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Solid knowledge of CRM systems, lead conversion processes, and partnership models including CPA, RevShare, and Hybrid structures
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
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Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and commercial performance
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is considered an advantage.
BENEFITS
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Opportunity to lead and build a new Forex/CFD brand for the Indian market
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Significant ownership and influence over business strategy and market development
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Flexible remote working model within GMT+3 to GMT+7 time zones
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International and entrepreneurial working environment
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Competitive compensation package based on experience and business impact
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Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation.