Country Manager - Italian Market

VT Markets is an award-winning multi-asset brokerage trusted by over 3 million traders in over 160 countries, with 360 employees and growing. Founded in 2015, our mission is to make trading accessible to everyone. We offer a robust trading environment, over 1000 tradeable instruments, ultra-low spreads, and lightning-fast execution. We are committed to excellent customer service and empowering modern traders to seize market opportunities. Our platform allows traders to trade anytime, anywhere, supporting their journey to build a safe financial future.

Your Role in VT Markets

As Country Manager – Italy (Forex), you will lead the company's business expansion and operations in the Italian market. Your responsibilities include developing market-specific strategies, building strong relationships with Introducing Brokers (IBs), affiliates, and partners, and ensuring compliance with Italian financial regulations. You will collaborate with regional and global teams across marketing, product, legal, and operations to drive growth.

This is a remote position based in Italy. You will work during local business hours from your home.

Market Entry & Strategic Development

Lead and execute localized go-to-market plans to grow VT Markets’ presence in Italy. Use market insights to enhance brand visibility and identify new business and partnership opportunities.

Sales & Team Leadership

Implement sales promotions tailored to the Italian market. Hire, train, and lead a high-performing sales team. Monitor performance, adjust strategies, and mentor staff to improve client engagement and service quality.

Marketing & Brand Strategy

Manage Italian-specific marketing campaigns aligned with global initiatives. Collaborate across teams to identify market opportunities and potential risks.

Regulatory & Risk Management

Work with legal and compliance teams on audits and documentation. Stay updated on market and regulatory changes.

Analyze competitors, market trends, and customer needs. Provide insights to support strategic decisions and improve market positioning.

Provide timely reports to ensure smooth operations.

Achieve business development targets (monthly/quarterly) in IB acquisition, client growth, and revenue. Develop a strong network of IBs and affiliates in Italy. Contribute to market penetration and regional revenue. Represent VT Markets at local industry events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the Forex/CFD industry, especially in business development, sales, or market management.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Marketing, or related field with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.
• Deep understanding of the Italian financial market and regulatory environment.
• Experience managing relationships with forex brokers, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong personal network of IBs and affiliates in Italy.
• In-depth industry knowledge, including trading platforms (MT4, MT5), instruments, and regulations.
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
• Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously in a remote setting.
• Native Italian speaker with fluency in English.
• Occasional travel may be required.