Head of Business Development at a Start-up International CFD/FX Trading Company in Phnom Penh

Job Description

Head of Business Development at a Start-up International CFD/FX Trading Company in Phnom Penh

• Responsible for leading business development strategies, expanding market presence, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth in Cambodia’s CFD/FX trading market
• Salary can be negotiable

The Role

Excellent opportunity for a commercially driven business development professional with strong experience in financial services, forex, or CFD trading. The successful candidate will lead market expansion, establish strategic relationships with local partners, and drive business growth while ensuring alignment with Cambodia’s regulatory requirements and industry standards

About the Company

Our client is an international financial trading company specializing in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and foreign exchange (FX) trading. With an established international presence in regions, the company is expanding its business in Cambodia and seeking an experienced leader to develop local market opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and strengthen its presence in the region

Description 

• Develop and execute business development strategies to establish and expand the company’s presence in Cambodia’s CFD/FX trading market
• Identify new business opportunities and build strategic partnerships with local financial institutions, introducing brokers (IBs), affiliates, and other relevant business partners
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry partners, and potential clients to drive sustainable business growth
• Lead partnership negotiations, commercial agreements, and business development initiatives to achieve revenue and market expansion targets
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities, industry trends, and potential growth channels
• Develop and implement client acquisition and partner network strategies tailored to the Cambodian market
• Work closely with regional and international teams to align local business development initiatives with the company’s broader commercial objectives
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure business development activities align with applicable Cambodian laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial leadership within the CFD/FX, forex brokerage, online trading, or broader financial services industry
• Strong understanding of CFD/FX trading products, brokerage business models, and the financial trading landscape
• Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships, expanding market presence, and achieving commercial growth targets
• An established network of local business contacts, introducing brokers, affiliates, or financial industry partners in Cambodia is highly advantageous
• Good understanding of Cambodia’s financial services regulatory environment, with the ability to work closely with compliance teams on local market requirements
• Excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in Khmer is a strong mandatory

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package + Performance-Based Incentives

Highlights

An exciting opportunity to join an international CFD/FX trading business and take a leading role in establishing and expanding its presence in Cambodia’s growing financial services market

Career Growth Opportunities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the company’s local business development strategy, build a strong network of strategic partners, and contribute directly to its regional expansion and long-term commercial success