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The General Manager - India (Forex/CFD) role at David Kennedy Recruitment is curated from Himalayas (category Marketing & Penjualan). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
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.
Originally posted on Himalayas