[Hiring] General Manager - India (Forex/CFD) @David Kennedy Recruitment

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• Fluent Hindi and English skills, both written and spoken
• 10+ 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.