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