An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to take full ownership of a growing international retail Forex and CFD brokerage. The business is already live and operational, and the successful CEO will be responsible for taking it through its next stage of growth, building a scalable, profitable and internationally recognised retail trading brand. This is a highly commercial leadership position with full accountability for P&L, revenue, profitability, deposits, FTDs, active traders, market expansion and overall business performance. Working closely with the wider executive leadership team and Board, the CEO will combine strategic direction with a genuinely hands-on approach to execution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Growth
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Define and execute the overall business strategy, taking the brand from its current stage into sustainable international growth and profitability.
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Take ownership of commercial performance and delivery against agreed business targets.
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Identify market opportunities, competitive advantages and new revenue streams.
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Monitor market, regulatory and competitor developments and adapt strategy accordingly.
P&L & Financial Performance
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Take full ownership of the company's P&L, revenue growth, EBITDA and net profitability.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning.
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Closely monitor key metrics including CAC, LTV, revenue per client, deposits, FTDs and cost-to-income ratios.
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Ensure resources and investment are aligned with growth and profitability targets.
Commercial Performance
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Deliver ambitious targets across net deposits, FTDs, active accounts, trading volumes and revenue.
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Drive client acquisition, activation, conversion and retention.
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Lead and optimise sales, affiliate and partnership strategies.
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Develop strong commercial relationships with liquidity providers, PSPs, platform providers and strategic partners.
Brand & Marketing
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Own the brand's positioning, value proposition and reputation across international markets.
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Oversee performance marketing, digital acquisition, social media, content, events and wider brand activity.
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Ensure marketing investment delivers measurable commercial returns.
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Maintain brand consistency while ensuring all promotional activity meets regulatory requirements.
International Expansion
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Identify and prioritise attractive new markets and jurisdictions.
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Develop commercial business cases and market-entry strategies.
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Lead expansion initiatives including local partnerships, payment infrastructure and market positioning.
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Build sustainable client bases across new territories.
Compliance, Legal & Risk
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Ensure the brokerage operates in accordance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
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Maintain strong AML, KYC, client protection and risk management frameworks.
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Work closely with legal and compliance functions on regulatory matters, agreements, partnerships and third-party relationships.
Technology, Automation & Operational Excellence
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Champion automation across the complete client journey, including onboarding, KYC, deposits, withdrawals, reporting and customer support.
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Work closely with Product and Technology leadership to drive digital-first improvements.
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Establish real-time reporting and dashboards covering critical KPIs including FTDs, deposits, active clients, revenue and profitability.
Leadership
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Build, lead and develop a high-performing international team.
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Create a culture centred around ownership, speed, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Ensure the organisational structure evolves in line with the growth of the business.
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Report regularly to the Board on performance, strategy, commercial results and key milestones.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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10+ years' experience within retail Forex/CFD brokerage, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
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Previous responsibility for P&L and overall commercial performance.
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A demonstrable track record of scaling a brokerage or trading brand.
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Strong evidence of delivering growth across FTDs, deposits, active accounts, trading volumes and profitability.
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Experience entering new jurisdictions and working within regulated environments such as CySEC or comparable regulatory frameworks.
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Strong understanding of retail brokerage operations, financial regulation, AML/KYC and risk.
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Excellent commercial understanding of acquisition metrics including CAC, LTV, conversion, retention and client value.
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Experience across performance marketing, affiliate acquisition and strategic partnerships.
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Exposure to automation, technology or digital transformation within brokerage operations.
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Strong Board, stakeholder, regulator and partner management skills.
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Entrepreneurial, commercially driven and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent would be advantageous.
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Fluent English essential.
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Arabic would be a strong advantage.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative, any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability
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This is not simply a position overseeing an established operation. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a live brokerage and shape its next phase of international growth.
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The successful individual will have genuine influence across strategy, commercial performance, product, marketing, technology, operations and market expansion, making this an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial brokerage executive ready to take full CEO responsibility.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 724 for further information.