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Company Name: tastyfx Role: Director of Sales & Business Development Location: Chicago, IL -- Hybrid (3 days/week in office)  Required Licensure: Series 3 + Series 34 The Director of Sales & Business Development owns tastyfx's commercial growth strategy, with primary focus 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 against FOREX.com and OANDA for high-value traders and introducing broker relationships. This is a player/coach role, where you'll personally develop and close high-value opportunities while building and leading a team capable of scaling our acquisition engine. Success in this role directly impacts tastyfx's revenue trajectory and strategic position within IG Group's North American portfolio.  What You’ll Do:  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  Identify and convert introducing broker, API partner, and affiliate relationships  Develop competitive positioning and sales materials to win against FOREX.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 You Are:  

Bachelor's degree required Required Licensure: Series 3 and 34 5+ years in financial services sales with proven track record of exceeding new business targets in forex, futures, or brokerage   Direct experience acquiring and 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   Proficiency with MetaTrader platforms, TradingView, and CRM systems 

Company Perks/Benefits: 

Performance Bonuses  Stock Purchase Options  401k Plan  Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits  20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the 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  Office located in 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 qualifications Discretionary performance bonus: 15-20% of base salary based on individual and company performance  About IGNA + tasty  IG North America is home to tastytrade, tastylive, tastyfx, and tastycrypto—a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors. Founded in Chicago by the creators of thinkorswim, acquired by 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, produces live financial education content daily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible. tastytrade is our retail brokerage for self-directed investing and trading, with tastylive providing content to educate our customers. tastyfx is the fastest-growing forex broker in the US. tastycrypto provides self-custody digital wallets for decentralized finance.   We're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whether you're building technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations, you'll work 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 | tastylive  | tastyfx | tastycrypto    1330 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 if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!