Head of Singapore
IG Group is a FTSE 250 online trading platform (CFDs, forex, shares) that launched spot crypto trading in 2025 and acquired crypto exchange Independent Reserve in 2026.
Maintainer signals as of 8/14/2026
About IG
IG Group Holdings plc (LSEG: IGG) is a London-headquartered FTSE 250 online trading platform offering CFDs, forex, shares and ~19,000 markets. It launched spot crypto trading for UK retail in June 2025, obtained FCA cryptoasset registration in October 2025 (50+ coins by May 2026), and completed the acquisition of crypto exchange Independent Reserve on 30 January 2026.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will own and grow the Singapore business, including its P&L, commercial strategy, operations, client relationships, distribution, and regulatory engagement. You will lead the local team, manage growth and retention, shape the retail product proposition, represent the business externally, and guide competitive positioning.
Requirements
- Experience owning and growing a P&L or revenue book in a regulated trading, brokerage, or fintech business
- Experience leading the commercial and operational side of a market
- Direct hands-on experience with MAS Capital Markets Services licensing
- In-depth understanding of the Singapore regulatory environment
- Experience building, leading, and coaching commercial teams
- Experience acting as a senior external voice with regulators, media, and partners
- Knowledge of the Singapore market and competitive landscape in CFDs, FX, and brokerage
- Network across Singapore's financial services and fintech community is advantageous
- Experience running an established, profitable business
Responsibilities
- Own revenue, growth, margin, and the Singapore P&L
- Lead the Singapore operation and local team
- Manage sales, client management, and local marketing
- Acquire and grow retail and premium clients
- Build partnerships and manage the local marketing funnel
- Drive client retention, reactivation, and cross-selling
- Partner with Product and Marketing on the retail proposition
- Guide new propositions including the retail crypto offering
- Represent IG with the Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Operate the business under its CMS licence
- Own conduct, market integrity, and licensing relationships
- Represent IG with media, partners, and industry bodies
- Track competitive positioning and pricing
- Report the Singapore business to divisional and group leadership