Job Description

About the company:

The Company is an established international provider of financial and credit services, operating through a network of fully owned subsidiaries. It has a strong presence in various markets and offers innovative solutions tailored to clients in the financial services industry.

They are looking for a Country Manager to lead their business operations in Malaysia. The position would be ideal for a strategic professional with in-depth industry knowledge and leadership capabilities to drive regional growth in regulated financial markets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Your primary role involves creating and executing a market-specific growth strategy that emphasizes expansion, client acquisition, and revenue development
• You are required to build and manage commercial relationships with affiliates, partners, and institutions that support revenue targets
• You'll be responsible to enhance local brand presence using targeted marketing, social media, and engagement activities
• Administering connections with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders to ensure operational alignment
• Your role also involves keeping a pulse on market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory updates to identify opportunities and pre-empt challenges
• You are required to collaborate with multiple internal departments to align strategies and drive execution
• You'll be responsible to lead and motivate the local team, encouraging a high performance culture
• Administering the local representation of the business in public and media forums to strengthen the company’s positioning
• Your role also involves taking charge of financial outcomes for the region by managing the P&L and ensuring profitability
• You are also expected to build local capabilities, streamline processes, and implement tools to enhance team performance and client satisfaction

Expectations & Requirements:

• Should possess experience in business, marketing, finance, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
• Quite an acquaintance of leadership functions, preferably within the Forex, fintech, or broader financial sectors with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be skilled in navigating the Malaysian market’s business environment, including regulatory and consumer behavior aspects
• Ensure that you deliver insights into FX/CFD products, popular trading platforms, and digital client acquisition funnels
• Ensuring quality projects are delivered within defined timelines through effective cross-functional coordination
• You are also expected to demonstrate a history of scaling business operations, managing teams, and launching market-specific strategies
• Must be fluent in Malay and English with effective communication across various audiences
• Quite an acquaintance of working with data-driven tools including CRM platforms and analytics dashboards
• You are also expected to be self-driven, agile, and effective in adapting to dynamic work settings and remote working conditions