Company Name:
tastyfxRole:Director of Sales &Business DevelopmentLocation:Chicago, IL -- Hybrid (3 days/week in office)Required Licensure: Series 3 + Series 34The Director of Sales & Business Development owns
tastyfx'scommercial growth strategy, withprimaryfocus on new client acquisition and market share expansion in the $500M US retail forex market. This role leads both retail client acquisition and emerging institutional/corporate business development, directly competing againstFOREX.com and OANDA for high-value traders and introducing broker relationships.This is a player/coach role
, whereyou'llpersonally develop and close high-value opportunities while building and leading a team capable of scaling our acquisition engine. Success in this role directlyimpactstastyfx'srevenue trajectory and strategic position within IG Group's North American portfolio.What
You’llDo:New Business Acquisition (Primary Focus)
- Own new funded account targets through coordinated sales-marketing efforts and direct business development
- Personally develop and close high-value accounts ($50k+ deposits) and corporate/institutional relationships
- Build outbound prospecting motion targeting active traders at competitor platforms
- Identifyand convert introducing broker, API partner, and affiliate relationships
- Develop competitive positioning and sales materials to win againstFOREX.com and OANDA
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop a team including Premium Client Manager, Business Development, and Client Acquisition associates
- Implement sales playbooks, pipeline management, and performance accountability
- Build team capability to independently handle client lifecycle from prospect to active trader
- Hire and develop talent to scale acquisition capacity
Revenue Growth & Strategic Partnerships
- Maximize application-to-funding conversion through systematic funnel analysis
- Drive adoption of premium offerings (Prime, MT5, Zero+) among new and existing clients
- Coordinate with tastytrade leadership on cross-sell opportunities and ecosystem integration
- Execute 2-3 strategic business development initiatives per quarter with defined metrics
Who
YouAre:- Bachelor's degree required
- Required Licensure: Series 3 and 34
- 5+ years in financial services sales with proventrack recordof exceeding new business targets in forex, futures, or brokerage
- Direct experienceacquiringand closing high-value clients ($100k+ accounts) and/or institutional relationships
- Demonstrated ability to build outbound sales motion—not just manage inbound leads
- Strong understanding of retail trading lifecycle: account opening, funding, platform adoption, retention
- Experience managing sales teams with clear pipeline discipline and performance accountability
- Relationship-building skills spanning retail traders, corporate clients, and strategic partners
- ProficiencywithMetaTraderplatforms,TradingView, and CRM systems
CompanyPerks/Benefits:
- Performance Bonuses
- Stock Purchase Options
- 401k Plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus anadditionalpaid vacationdaythe month of your birthday!)
- 10 Paid Sick Days
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness & Mental Health Programs
- Charitable Donation Matching
- Two Paid Volunteer Days Off
- Daily catered lunch when in the office
- Full kitchen with snacks and beverages
- In-building gym
- Shuttle to/from Metra
- Officelocatedin the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $165,000 + Commission Structure tied to new business revenueThe actual salary offered will be based on the candidate's level of experience and qualificationsDiscretionary performance bonus:
15-20%of base salary based on individual and company performanceAbout IGNA
+tastyIG North America is home totastytrade,tastylive,tastyfx, andtastycrypto—a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors.Founded in Chicago bythe creators ofthinkorswim,acquiredby London-based IG Group in 2021, we combine startup innovation with the backing of a global fintech leader with 50+ years of experience.From our headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market, our team builds award-winning trading platforms, produceslive financial educationcontentdaily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible.tastytradeisour retail brokerage forself-directed investing and trading,withtasty
liveprovidingcontent to educate our customers.tastyfxis the fastest-growing forex broker in the US.tastycryptoprovides self-custody digital wallets for decentralized finance.We'rea lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whetheryou'rebuilding technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations,you'llwork alongside people who are passionate about disrupting traditional finance and genuinely care about helping traders succeed. Our culture rewards initiative, embraces experimentation, and measures success by the value we create for our users.
Location:
Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars.tastytrade |tasty
live | tastyfx |tastycrypto1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607*Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so ifyou’reexcited about thisrolebut your experiencedoesn'talign perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
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