Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive the growth of our CFD brokerage operations in Malaysia. This leadership role requires a strong background in sales, business development, and operations within the forex and trading industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive IB networks, deep market knowledge, and a proven track record in revenue growth.

Responsibilities

Sales & Partnership Development

• Lead and scale a high-performing sales or BDMs teams, ensuring revenue and growth targets are met.
• Expand and optimize IB, affiliate, and institutional partnerships.
• Oversee marketing and promotional initiatives to enhance brand presence and client acquisition.
• Strengthen partner engagement and implement effective retention programs.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure that local operations adhere to regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and compliance teams to manage risk and operational efficiency.
• Oversee office setup, team structuring, and reporting procedures.
• Implement processes to enhance client experience and operational excellence.

People & Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop a dynamic team across sales, BDMs, and operations.
• Define KPIs and performance benchmarks to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Cultivate a positive and results-driven company culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Forex/CFD industry, with a focus on sales and business development.
• Strong network of IBs, affiliates, and institutional partners in Malaysia.
• Deep understanding of trading platforms, client needs, and competitive strategies.
• Experience in managing P&L, operations, and local regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in English and Malay (Chinese is a plus).
• Willingness to travel across Malaysia and Southeast Asia as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• A top-tier partnership program for maximum earnings.
• A leadership role in a fast-growing brokerage.
• The opportunity to shape our Malaysian market expansion.
• The office will be set up in Kuala Lumpur, with travel opportunities.

Interview Stages

1. Interview with Recruiter (30 minutes)
2. Behavioural Interview with HR (60 minutes)
3. Interview with CEO (60 minutes)

About Versus Trade

Versus Trade is a CFD trading company of like-minded people who are seeking to change the way the world trades. After spending more than 15 years in trading and brokerage, we asked ourselves a question: Why is everything so regular? So we decided to create revolutionary tools that break down barriers in trading worldwide. With passion as our guide, we venture into uncharted territory, exploring new frontiers, challenging norms, and pushing boundaries further than ever before.

Our vision is to have a journey to reinvent trading mechanics and to offer unlimited trading perspectives. We want people to trade cross-asset, cross-market, and even cross-event!

We seek companions who are:

• Passionate about working in finance
• Ambitious to do great things
• Attentive to the very detail of the subject
• Bold enough to build different
• Enthusiastic along the way
• Ready to make a lasting impact

Sounds like you? Join the Versus Trade Team!

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