Performance Ops & Acquisition Lead - MENA at TMGM. As Performance Ops & Acquisition Lead, you will own the full paid acquisition funnel and the marketing operations infrastructure that powers it — from strategy and campaign execution to analytics, process design, and team leadership — with the goal of driving qualified trader acquisition and brand awareness across the MENA region. You will lead a small regional marketing team while working closely with business development, product, and compliance teams to craft culturally resonant campaigns for Arabic- and English-speaking audiences, adapting TMGM's global brand for local relevance.. Key Responsibilities. Paid Acquisition & Campaign Management. ▸ Plan, execute, and optimise paid media campaigns with a strong focus on Arabic-language audiences. ▸ Manage significant regional ad budgets with rigorous focus on cost and return benchmarks. ▸ Run A/B and multivariate tests on creatives, landing pages, and audience segments to continuously improve conversion rates. ▸ Develop geo-targeted strategies across MENA markets, adapting to local platform behaviours and media buying nuances. . Marketing Operations & Infrastructure. ▸ Build and maintain end-to-end tracking and attribution frameworks to ensure accurate performance measurement across all paid channels. ▸ Own and evolve the regional marketing technology stack, including CRM integration, marketing automation, lead scoring, and landing page tooling. ▸ Develop and document standardised SOPs and reporting processes to support team efficiency and scalability. ▸ Lead onboarding and capability building as the team grows, establishing best practices across campaign ops and analytics. ▸ Collaborate with data and technology teams to implement proper funnel analysis and attribution modelling. . Regional Strategy & Localisation. ▸ Adapt TMGM's global brand messaging, campaigns, and creatives for cultural nuance and local market relevance across MENA. ▸ Identify and capitalise on regional events, trading seasons, and market cycles to inform campaign calendars. ▸ Partner with local influencers, media outlets, and affiliate networks to extend reach in key MENA markets. ▸ Ensure all marketing activities comply with regional regulatory requirements. . Analytics & Reporting. ▸ Own performance dashboards and deliver regular reporting to senior leadership on key marketing KPIs. ▸ Apply a data-driven approach to decision making, leveraging analytics and business intelligence platforms. ▸ Monitor competitor activity and industry trends across MENA to identify growth opportunities. . Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration. ▸ Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports within the MENA marketing team, setting clear goals and fostering a high-performance culture. ▸ Work with the global creative team to brief and produce high-quality Arabic and English ad creatives. ▸ Partner with regional Sales and Business Development teams to align marketing campaigns with conversion and onboarding targets. ▸ Liaise with Product and Technology teams to ensure landing pages and registration flows are optimised for MENA user behaviour. ▸ Provide market intelligence and strategic input to inform TMGM's broader MENA go-to-market plans. . What We're Looking For. . Essential Requirements. ▸ 5+ years of hands-on performance and digital marketing experience, with at least 2 years focused on the MENA region. ▸ Proven track record managing and scaling paid media campaigns across major channels with measurable results in a B2C environment. ▸ Demonstrated experience building and leading a marketing team, with the ability to coach and develop junior talent. ▸ Strong marketing operations mindset — experience owning marketing technology stacks, CRM integrations, lead scoring, and marketing automation tools. ▸ Experience in financial services, fintech, forex/CFD trading, or adjacent regulated industries strongly preferred. ▸ Deep understanding of the MENA digital landscape, including platform behaviours, audience segmentation, cultural sensitivities, and media buying nuances. ▸ Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in web analytics, attribution tools, and business intelligence platforms. ▸ Familiarity with regulatory marketing requirements in the UAE and wider Gulf markets. . Preferred Qualifications. ▸ Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. ▸ Relevant digital marketing certifications. ▸ Experience building marketing operations infrastructure from the ground up in a growth or scale-up environment. ▸ Exposure to affiliate marketing or partnership marketing in the trading sector. ▸ Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage. Company Location: United Arab Emirates.
Performance Ops & Acquisition Lead - MENA at TMGM