Managing Director - FX.World

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Managing Director - AIBC FinTech Location: Limassol, Cyprus Employment Type: Full-time About SiGMA Group Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malta, SiGMA Group now employs over 350 professionals across six global offices, including Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, São Paulo, Manilaand Armenia. SiGMA is a global leader in gaming, emerging tech, affiliate marketing, events, and media, best known for its marquee summits like SiGMA Malta and iGaming Academy. The company’s culture champions inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and philanthropic impact under its SiGMA Foundation initiative. Position Overview As part of SiGMA Group’s continued global expansion, we are launching a dedicated FX-focused subdivision under the AIBC brand. The Managing Director will have full ownership and accountability for the strategy, growth, performance, and long-term success of the FX subdivision. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building and scaling the FX vertical across conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships, partnerships, and content, while ensuring strong alignment with SiGMA Group’s overall strategy, standards, and commercial objectives. The Managing Director will act in the best interests of the FX subdivision and SiGMA Group, serving as a key strategic leader, driving commercial performance, building high-performing teams, and representing the FX division internally and externally. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Commercial Leadership • Define and execute the overall strategy, vision, and growth roadmap for the FX subdivision in line with SiGMA Group objectives. • Own the P&L performance of the FX vertical, driving sustainable revenue growth through events, sponsorships, partnerships, and commercial initiatives. • Identify and develop new business opportunities within FX, fintech, payments, and financial services markets. • Make agile, commercially sound decisions to support rapid growth and market positioning. Business & Infrastructure Development • Establish, scale, and oversee the FX subdivision’s commercial, content, and operational teams. • Oversee the development and positioning of FX-related event brands, conferences, and platforms within AIBC and SiGMA’s global portfolio. • Build and refine internal processes, structures, and workflows to support scalable growth. • Collaborate with group marketing, sales, events, and operations teams to ensure consistent delivery and brand alignment. Leadership & Internal Collaboration • Lead, mentor, and manage senior team members, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture. • Work closely with Group leadership, Founders, and C-level executives to ensure alignment with overall business strategy. • Act as a central point of coordination between the FX subdivision and other SiGMA Group verticals. Performance Management & Reporting • Define, implement, and monitor clear KPIs across all FX teams and initiatives. • Provide regular reporting to Founders and Group C-level management on performance, progress, risks, and opportunities. • Continuously assess performance and optimize strategy, resources, and execution. Representation & Travel • Represent the FX subdivision and SiGMA Group at international events, conferences, and industry meetings. • Undertake business travel as required to support partnerships, commercial growth, and event delivery. Governance & Ad Hoc Responsibilities • Ensure activities are conducted in line with Group policies, standards, and ethical principles. • Undertake any additional ad hoc or ancillary tasks related to the FX subdivision and SiGMA Group as required. Key Skills & Requirements • Proven senior leadership experience (Managing Director, General Manager, or equivalent) within events, media, fintech, FX, iGaming, or related industries. • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in scaling business units and driving revenue growth. • Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, international environments. • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including board level interaction. • Ability to make decisive, data-driven decisions in a growth-oriented environment. • Willingness to travel internationally. • Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.