Global Head of Partnerships – FX & CFDs

ThinkMarkets is a global financial technology company specializing in multi-asset trading solutions. Through our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we empower clients worldwide to trade 24/7 across global markets. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traders, investors, and platforms, providing seamless access to thousands of financial instruments. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we ensure a superior trading experience.

We are looking for a Global Head of Partnerships to lead and scale our partnerships function.

This is a high-impact, commercially driven role with full ownership of partner activation, retention, and revenue growth. You will operate as a senior individual contributor, working closely with product, marketing, and dealing teams to drive partner performance and expand our global partnerships footprint.

You will play a key role in strengthening our partnerships function by driving strategic growth initiatives, expanding our global partner network, and building high-quality, long-term commercial relationships across IBs, affiliates, and institutional partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and grow a global portfolio of IBs, affiliates, and strategic partners, with accountability for partner performance across deposits, trading volume, and overall activity

Identify and execute growth opportunities across existing partners, while actively managing underperforming and dormant accounts

Source, onboard, and activate new partners, owning the full lifecycle through to first deposit and sustained trading activity

Advise partners on positioning, growth strategies, and client acquisition approaches

Provide structured feedback to internal product and commercial teams based on partner needs and market insights

Track and optimise partner performance across key metrics (FTDs, volume, retention), prioritising high-impact opportunities

Maintain accurate pipeline and partner data within CRM systems

Collaborate closely with Marketing on partner-led campaigns and initiatives

Align with Dealing, Risk, and Finance to ensure quality of flow and long-term sustainability

Proactively manage and resolve partner-related issues to enhance overall partner experience

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in FX/CFD partnerships, IB, or affiliate management

Strong understanding of IB models, rebates, spreads, and trading economics

Proven track record of growing partner revenue or trading volume

Commercial mindset with the ability to manage and prioritise a partner portfolio

Comfortable working with performance data and metrics

Ability to operate independently in a senior individual contributor role

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills