Trading Operations Manager - Forex CFDs

Job Description A long-established and trusted global brokerage firm is seeking a strategic and hands-on Trading Operations Manager to oversee all trading-related operations within a dynamic Forex and CFD environment.With over 30 years of industry presence, this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency, innovation, and client success, offering a broad range of CFD products including forex, commodities, indices, and more. Location : Hybrid – Dubai, UAE Responsibilities: As a Trading Operations Manager , this role requires a deep understanding of trading platforms, market mechanics, and client servicing. You’ll play a key role in optimizing processes, ensuring risk and regulatory alignment, and supporting business growth across regions. Operational Oversight Oversee daily trading platform operations (e.g., MT4/MT5), ensuring uptime, performance, and accuracy. Coordinate with IT, risk, and support teams to maintain operational integrity and promptly resolve platform issues. Monitorkey trading metrics such as execution quality, latency, slippage, and system stability. Platform & Product Management Collaborate with liquidity providers, platform vendors, and internal tech teams to enhance product offerings and trading tools. Support the onboarding of new instruments and platform features. Execute the operational side of trading campaigns, new launches, and localized product updates. Risk & Compliance Ensure all processes align with regulatory, legal, and internal compliance standards. Implement controls to manage operational risks around order routing, execution, and pricing. Serve as the operational lead for audits, inspections, and compliance-related matters. Data & Performance Insights Analyze trading data to identify inefficiencies and optimize processes. Collaborate with analytics, retention, and marketing teams to generate insights for trading behavior and campaign impact. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor a small team of trading operations staff, fostering a high-performance, client-centric culture. Work closely with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Risk, and IT to ensure smooth delivery of trading services. Requirements: Must-Have 4–6 years of experience in trading operations, middle office, or platform management within the FX/CFD industry. Solid understanding of MT4/MT5 platforms and experience with copy trading systems or similar tools. Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, execution workflows, and post-trade operations. Analytical mindset with comfort interpreting trading performance and user behavior data. Experience working in a global or multi-regional team environment. Nice-to-Have Previous leadership or mentoring experience. Familiarity with CRMs, risk systems, and ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA, Zendesk). Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as IMC, CFA, or ACI are a plus . Fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage. What’s in it for you? Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr