MENA Regional Manager — Forex / CFD Brokerage

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced MENA Regional Manager with a strong background in the Forex / CFD brokerage industry to lead our expansion across the Middle East and North Africa region.

The ideal candidate must be a native Arabic speaker with a proven track record in Forex sales, business development, IB management, client acquisition, and regional team building. This role is designed for a senior professional who already has a strong network of clients, IBs, partners, sales managers, and industry colleagues across MENA.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building a powerful regional structure, appointing and managing country managers across key MENA markets, and driving client acquisition, deposits, trading activity, and long-term regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Business Development

Develop and execute the company’s MENA expansion strategy across key markets including GCC, Levant, North Africa, and other Arabic-speaking regions.

Identify high-potential countries and create a clear market-entry and growth plan for each jurisdiction.

Build and manage a strong pipeline of clients, IBs, affiliates, partners, money managers, and institutional relationships.

Drive deposit growth, active trading volumes, client retention, and revenue across the region.

Team Building & Leadership

Set up and lead a strong MENA sales and business development team.

Recruit, train, and manage Regional Managers / Country Managers in each target MENA country.

Create country-level KPIs, reporting structures, sales targets, and performance management systems.

Coach team members on client acquisition, relationship management, conversion, retention, and IB development.

IB & Partner Network

Bring and develop a strong book of Introducing Brokers, affiliates, partners, and high-value clients.

Build long-term partnerships with IBs, educators, trading communities, financial influencers, and local business networks.

Negotiate IB agreements, commission structures, and performance targets.

Monitor IB quality, compliance, client activity, and profitability.

Client Acquisition & Retention

Leverage existing client relationships and industry network to onboard new traders and partners.

Support high-net-worth clients, VIP traders, and strategic accounts across the MENA region.

Work closely with dealing, compliance, onboarding, marketing, and operations teams to improve client experience.

Ensure regional activities are aligned with company policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.

Market Intelligence

Provide regular reports on market trends, competitor activity, client behavior, product demand, and regulatory developments in MENA.

Recommend localized promotions, campaigns, seminars, webinars, expos, and offline events.

Support brand positioning as a strong and trusted Forex / CFD brokerage in the region.