An international FX company is searching for a Country Manager to oversee performance and drive strategic growth with a core focus on Asia and the Middle East regional markets. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the Forex industry, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to execute growth strategies in dynamic, regulated environments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' leadership experience, within the Forex, fintech, and strong knowledge of the Asia and the Middle East market, including regulatory and consumer dynamics.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy for Asia and the Middle East market, focused on expansion, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
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Identify, negotiate and manage partnerships, affiliates and institutional relationships to drive revenue growth.
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Increase brand visibility through localized marketing campaigns, social media, and community engagement.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, financial institutions, and key industry stakeholders.
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Monitor market trends, competitive activities, and regulatory changes to assess opportunities and mitigate risks.
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Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Legal, Compliance, Product, etc.) to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
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Lead, inspire, and grow the local team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
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Represent the company in public forums, media interviews, and industry events to position the firm as a trusted broker and innovative market player.
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Take full responsibility for the country’s Profit & Loss statement, ensuring profitability and sustainable business growth.
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Identify and develop local talent, create scalable processes, and implement tools that improve performance and client satisfaction.
Candidate Profile
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Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance or related field ; MBA preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, ideally within the Forex, fintech, or broader financial services sector.
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Strong knowledge of the Asia and the Middle East market, including regulatory and consumer dynamics.
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Deep understanding of FX/CFD products, trading platforms (MT4/MT5), and the digital acquisition funnel in the retail trading space.
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Demonstrated success in driving business growth, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing go-to-market strategies.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels and adapt messaging to different cultural and professional contexts.
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Fluency in English is mandatory.
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Technologically savvy and comfortable working with data dashboards, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and performance analytics tools.
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Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and under remote work structures.
Company Benefits
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.