General Manager - India (Forex/CFD)
David Kennedy Recruitment · Remote · Posted July 3, 2026
- Who can apply
- Cyprus
Location fields: Bangkok, Thailand; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Phuket, Thailand; Pattaya City, Thailand; Krabi, Thailand; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore, Singapore; Limassol, Cyprus; Larnaca, Cyprus; Ni
- Pay
- Not stated in the posting
- How you’d be employed
- Employee
- Level
- Director or above
- Languages
- Hindi fluent, English fluent
- Location in the posting
- Bangkok, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Thailand · Phuket, Thailand · Pattaya City, Thailand · Krabi, Thailand · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Singapore, Singapore · Limassol, Cyprus · Larnaca, Cyprus · Nicosia, Cyprus · Jakarta, Indonesia · Bali, Indonesia · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Manila, Philippines · Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Chennai, India · Kolkata, India · Mumbai, India · Bengaluru, India · Jaipur, India · Delhi, India · Hyderabad, India · Surat Thani, Thailand · Pune, India · Lucknow, India · Kanpur, India · Bhopal, India · Indore, India · Patna, India
- Skills required
- Forex, CFD, CRM, AML, KYC, P&L management, Business development
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From the posting
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:
- Lead the launch and growth of a new Forex and CFD brand targeting the Indian market
- Build and execute the market entry strategy and establish a strong local presence
- Recruit, develop, and manage high-performing teams across Business Development, Marketing, Customer Support, and Partnerships
- Identify, onboard, and manage key Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliates, and strategic partners
- Develop commission structures and incentive programs to maximize partner performance and loyalty
- Build relationships with financial influencers, trading educators, and regional communities
- Design and execute localized sales and marketing campaigns to increase active traders and deposit volumes
- Monitor business performance, trading activity, and P&L metrics to ensure sustainable growth
- Analyze market trends and adapt products, payment methods, and trading conditions to local requirements
- Establish clear KPIs across functions and drive accountability for business results
- Collaborate with external providers supporting dealing, payments, compliance, and product operations
- Ensure all business activities align with internal AML, KYC, and compliance requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
- Strong understanding of the Indian trading market and regional business environment
- Existing network of Introducing Brokers and affiliates across India is highly preferred
- Experience building and scaling commercial teams and business operations
- Solid knowledge of CRM systems, lead conversion processes, and partnership models including CPA, RevShare, and Hybrid structures
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and commercial performance
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is considered an advantage.
BENEFITS:
- Opportunity to lead and build a new Forex/CFD brand for the Indian market
- Significant ownership and influence over business strategy and market development
- Flexible remote working model within GMT+3 to GMT+7 time zones
- International and entrepreneurial working environment
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and business impact
- Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding organisation.