General Manager

CMC Markets; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets is seeking a leader to establish and drive the commercial strategy for a new brokerage business in Singapore. This role requires a professional with proven leadership experience in sales and operational management, along with a deep understanding of the Asia financial markets.

The successful candidate will set up business infrastructure, lead market initiatives, and develop strategies to achieve sustainable growth in a dynamic start-up environment. A bachelor’s degree and significant experience in financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in management within financial services.
• Strong understanding of Asia financial markets.
• Experience in sales leadership within start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness of the new brokerage business.
• Execute business strategies for revenue growth in Asia.
• Recruit and manage a high-performing sales team.
• Establish business processes for efficient operations.
• Oversee sales and marketing plan formulation.
• Collaborate with management on long-term goals.
• Foster a high-performance culture in the organization.

Skills

Sales leadership

Operational management

Strategic thinking

Financial understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Responsible for driving the establishment, commercial strategy, and business development of a new brokerage business. This role requires a results‑oriented professional with proven experience in leadership, sales, and operational management, as well as a strong understanding of the financial markets across Asia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in setting up the business infrastructure, leading go-to-market initiatives, and developing the commercial framework to achieve sustainable growth in a dynamic start‑up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall setup and operational readiness of the new brokerage business.
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion across Asia.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high‑performing team, with a focus on sales and marketing functions.
• Establish effective business processes and performance frameworks to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the formulation of sales and marketing plans to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define long‑term goals and business priorities.
• Foster a professional, high‑performance culture aligned with the company’s values and vision.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in management, commercial or business development within the financial services.
• Strong understanding of the Asia financial markets with established industry networks preferred.
• Demonstrated success in sales leadership and operational setup within start‑up or growth environments.
• Proven ability to design and execute commercial strategies that drive measurable business results.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen.