Marketing Manager (Thai Speaker)

Job Description

- **Location**: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Fully Onsite)
- **Company Overview**:
- VT Markets is a leading global multi-asset CFD/FX brokerage, providing retail and institutional clients access to global financial markets across forex, commodities, indices, and more. Since our founding in 2015, we have expanded to 7 regions across 4 continents and are currently on a hyper-growth trajectory, scaling toward 750+ employees by 2026.
- Our Malaysia office serves as a modern, collaborative regional operations hub in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. We operate with a results-obsessed culture, valuing transparency, excellence, and "Breaking Boundaries." As an AI-native organization, we empower our teams with advanced tools to multiply productivity and drive innovation in the fintech space.
- **Role Overview**:
- This is a high-impact, foundational leadership role. As the Marketing Manager for the Thai market, you will be the inaugural hire in our Kuala Lumpur hub dedicated to this territory. You will have the unique opportunity to build the Thai marketing function from the ground up, establishing local processes while driving creative acquisition strategies in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
- **Key Responsibilities**:
- **Establish the Marketing Foundation:** Lead the relocation and setup of the Thai marketing function in Kuala Lumpur, designing the operational framework and processes necessary for long-term success.
- **Drive Strategic Market Growth:** Develop and execute high-performance marketing strategies tailored specifically to the Thai trading audience, focusing on client acquisition and brand positioning.
- **Navigate Complex Regulatory Landscapes:** Implement creative lead generation and brand awareness tactics that effectively engage the target market while adhering to regional industry standards and restrictions.
- **Build and Lead a High-Performing Team:** Recruit, mentor, and manage a new local marketing team in KL, fostering a culture of excellence and results-driven performance.
- **Bridge Global and Local Strategy:** Collaborate closely with the Global Center of Excellence in Singapore and local Business Development teams to adapt global campaigns into culturally resonant, localized initiatives.
- **Requirements**:
- **Minimum/Core Requirements:**
- Demonstrated marketing experience within the financial services, fintech, or brokerage industries (CFD/Forex experience is highly advantageous).
- Proven track record of at least 5 years in marketing, demonstrating the strategic maturity to lead a market expansion.
- Proficiency in Business Thai is required to effectively develop market-facing content and negotiate with the Thai-speaking trading audience.
- Conversational English proficiency for effective collaboration with regional leadership and global stakeholders.
- Ability to relocate to and work onsite in Kuala Lumpur.
- **Preferred/Bonus Requirements:**
- Previous experience in "greenfield" setups or building marketing functions from scratch.
- Strong background in digital and performance marketing with an ability to optimize acquisition in restricted channels.
- Prior experience in people management and team building.
- **Why you should be interested**:
- **Foundational Leadership:** This is not just a regional execution role; you are the architect of the Thai marketing function in a brand-new regional hub.
- **Hyper-Growth Environment:** Join a company scaling by over 50% annually, offering significant opportunities for career acceleration and visibility with senior leadership.
- **AI-Driven Culture:** Work in an environment that prioritizes cutting-edge technology, where AI is used as a capability multiplier to help you achieve more.
- **Full Relocation Support:** We provide a comprehensive relocation package and employment pass sponsorship to ensure a smooth transition to your new role in Kuala Lumpur.
- Ready to build the future of trading in Thailand? We look forward to your application.