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Dubai Was Supposed to Be the New Cyprus for CFDs, But 1 in 4 Broker Jobs Still Land on the Island

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Monday, 02/02/2026 | 09:05 GMT by
Damian Chmiel

  • Cyprus accounts for nearly a quarter of all open positions among the top 50 CFD and forex firms, according to new analysis by FYI.
  • The engineering and business development roles dominate hiring patterns, while remote work opportunities continue to decline

hiring brokers

The world’s
50 largest online brokers are advertising more than 1,400 open positions
globally, with Cyprus capturing the lion’s share of hiring activity at 22.8% of
all vacancies, according to new data compiled by marketing consultancy FYI.

Christian Görgen, Marketing Consultant at FYI.LTD

“Most
open positions are currently in Cyprus,” said Christian Görgen from
marketing agency FYI, who analyzed almost 1000 job descriptions across the sector.
“Followed by the UAE, Malaysia and India.”

Dubai Momentum Slows as
Cyprus Regains Ground

The data
challenges recent speculation
about Dubai displacing Cyprus as the industry’s primary base.

“There
has been a lot of discussion recently around whether Cyprus is being replaced
by Dubai as the main hub for the FX industry,” Görgen said. “From a
customer acquisition and growth perspective, that might be happening at the
moment. Throughout 2025, many well-established brokers significantly increased
headcount in the GCC region and built out strategic, growth-oriented
roles.”

This trend
was also highlighted by FinanceMagnates.com, which analyzed how
many brokers are flocking to Dubai, driven in part by licensing approval
times that are up
to 33% faster.

However,
hiring patterns suggest the narrative is shifting. “When looking
specifically at current hiring activity in Q1 2026, the picture shifts,”
Görgen explained. “Our data suggests that recruitment momentum in Dubai
has started to slow, while Cyprus has regained importance as a core hiring
location. Of the 1,432 open vacancies analyzed, 22.8% are based in Cyprus,
making it the single largest hub for open roles at the moment.”

“There
is no longer a single dominant hub. Instead, different regions are taking on specialized
functions: from strategy and product to operations, business development, and
local market execution,” Görgen commented for FinanceMagnates.com

IT Dominates as Brokers
Prioritize Technology Infrastructure

“IT remains the largest hiring area, accounting for 29% of all open positions globally,” Görgen added in his analysis. “This is followed by Marketing, Support, Partnerships, and Sales vacancies.”

The
emphasis on technology hiring mirrors broader fintech
industry trends, where vacancies jumped 30% in 2025 as firms doubled down on
infrastructure. Cyber security
and IT roles continue to attract talent with some of the highest earnings in
financial technology sectors.

The most
frequently posted job titles include software engineer, business development
manager, and compliance officer. Other high-demand positions include
partnerships managers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and customer support
specialists.

The data
shows business development positions are gaining prominence. Görgen’s analysis
found that partner, business development, and affiliate marketing roles show
particularly strong demand across the sector.

Marketing
positions appear more fragmented and specialized compared to
partnership-focused roles, which tend to be less diversified and more
generalized in their requirements.

The hiring
push comes as marketing
chiefs in the retail trading industry last just 1.5 years on average, creating constant demand for new
leadership.

Remote Work Loses Ground
as Firms Pull Employees Back

Only 12.3%
of advertised roles are fully remote, signaling a clear retreat from
pandemic-era work arrangements. Hybrid positions account for 23% of openings,
while 12.7% specify on-site work. More than half of job postings don’t specify
work location.

“Only
12.3% of vacancies are advertised as fully remote,” Görgen noted. Remote
positions are typically offered when specific language expertise is required
and difficult to source in major financial centers.

The shift
back to office-based work marks a significant change from post-COVID policies
that many financial services firms initially embraced.

HFM and JustMarkets Lead
Aggressive Expansion

Among
individual firms, Interactive Brokers tops the list with roughly 100 open
positions, followed by HFM with a similar number and XM with around 90
vacancies. Capital.com, Swissquote, JustMarkets, CMC Markets, Vantage, and IG
round out the top hiring companies.

Two firms
stand out for their aggressive hiring outside Europe. HFM currently lists
around 100 open roles across all departments, with traffic data indicating
primary operations in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa and Kenya.

JustMarkets
had 67 open positions at the time of analysis, with traffic patterns pointing
mainly to Malaysia and South Africa alongside other emerging markets. However,
LinkedIn data shows the firm’s median employee tenure stands at just 1.1 years,
raising questions about retention as it scales rapidly.

Technology Skills Command
Premium as AI Remains Niche

Python,
Excel, and SQL emerge as the most in-demand technical skills. Other frequently
mentioned tools include AWS, Git, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Docker, and
Kubernetes. Trading platforms MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 also appear
regularly in job requirements.

Despite
industry buzz around artificial intelligence, only 56 job descriptions mention
AI-related skills or responsibilities. “For most brokers, AI still looks
more like a buzzword than a clearly defined, staffed function,” according
to the analysis.

Search engine optimization roles have largely disappeared from broker hiring plans, with only seven SEO-specific positions in the entire dataset.

“Pure SEO roles are disappearing,” he noted. “There are only 7 SEO-related roles in the entire dataset. This may point to a shift toward broader content, GEO/AI, and reputation roles—or a stronger focus on business development instead.”

Salary Transparency
Remains Rare Across Industry

Only 21 of
916 analyzed job descriptions include any salary range information.
Compensation negotiations remain largely private, with firms preferring
case-by-case discussions over public disclosure.

Cyprus has
solidified its position as the industry’s primary employment center, where
compliance and legal heads earn six-figure salaries ranging up to €150,000 annually.

Meanwhile, Dubai’s FX
sales heads command significantly higher compensation, roughly double what their Cyprus
counterparts earn

Medical
insurance appears in 237 job descriptions as the most common benefit, followed
by performance bonuses in 194 postings and competitive salary mentions in 186.
Paid time off and education budgets round out the top five benefits.

The
generous perks that once characterized forex industry employment have largely
disappeared. Exness stands as a notable exception, offering company cars in
Cyprus and operating its own gym facilities in Malaysia, where the firm is
currently hiring a fitness manager.

The world’s
50 largest online brokers are advertising more than 1,400 open positions
globally, with Cyprus capturing the lion’s share of hiring activity at 22.8% of
all vacancies, according to new data compiled by marketing consultancy FYI.

Christian Görgen, Marketing Consultant at FYI.LTD

“Most
open positions are currently in Cyprus,” said Christian Görgen from
marketing agency FYI, who analyzed almost 1000 job descriptions across the sector.
“Followed by the UAE, Malaysia and India.”

Dubai Momentum Slows as
Cyprus Regains Ground

The data
challenges recent speculation
about Dubai displacing Cyprus as the industry’s primary base.

“There
has been a lot of discussion recently around whether Cyprus is being replaced
by Dubai as the main hub for the FX industry,” Görgen said. “From a
customer acquisition and growth perspective, that might be happening at the
moment. Throughout 2025, many well-established brokers significantly increased
headcount in the GCC region and built out strategic, growth-oriented
roles.”

This trend
was also highlighted by FinanceMagnates.com, which analyzed how
many brokers are flocking to Dubai, driven in part by licensing approval
times that are up
to 33% faster.

However,
hiring patterns suggest the narrative is shifting. “When looking
specifically at current hiring activity in Q1 2026, the picture shifts,”
Görgen explained. “Our data suggests that recruitment momentum in Dubai
has started to slow, while Cyprus has regained importance as a core hiring
location. Of the 1,432 open vacancies analyzed, 22.8% are based in Cyprus,
making it the single largest hub for open roles at the moment.”

“There
is no longer a single dominant hub. Instead, different regions are taking on specialized
functions: from strategy and product to operations, business development, and
local market execution,” Görgen commented for FinanceMagnates.com

IT Dominates as Brokers
Prioritize Technology Infrastructure

“IT remains the largest hiring area, accounting for 29% of all open positions globally,” Görgen added in his analysis. “This is followed by Marketing, Support, Partnerships, and Sales vacancies.”

The
emphasis on technology hiring mirrors broader fintech
industry trends, where vacancies jumped 30% in 2025 as firms doubled down on
infrastructure. Cyber security
and IT roles continue to attract talent with some of the highest earnings in
financial technology sectors.

The most
frequently posted job titles include software engineer, business development
manager, and compliance officer. Other high-demand positions include
partnerships managers, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and customer support
specialists.

The data
shows business development positions are gaining prominence. Görgen’s analysis
found that partner, business development, and affiliate marketing roles show
particularly strong demand across the sector.

Marketing
positions appear more fragmented and specialized compared to
partnership-focused roles, which tend to be less diversified and more
generalized in their requirements.

The hiring
push comes as marketing
chiefs in the retail trading industry last just 1.5 years on average, creating constant demand for new
leadership.

Remote Work Loses Ground
as Firms Pull Employees Back

Only 12.3%
of advertised roles are fully remote, signaling a clear retreat from
pandemic-era work arrangements. Hybrid positions account for 23% of openings,
while 12.7% specify on-site work. More than half of job postings don’t specify
work location.

“Only
12.3% of vacancies are advertised as fully remote,” Görgen noted. Remote
positions are typically offered when specific language expertise is required
and difficult to source in major financial centers.

The shift
back to office-based work marks a significant change from post-COVID policies
that many financial services firms initially embraced.

HFM and JustMarkets Lead
Aggressive Expansion

Among
individual firms, Interactive Brokers tops the list with roughly 100 open
positions, followed by HFM with a similar number and XM with around 90
vacancies. Capital.com, Swissquote, JustMarkets, CMC Markets, Vantage, and IG
round out the top hiring companies.

Two firms
stand out for their aggressive hiring outside Europe. HFM currently lists
around 100 open roles across all departments, with traffic data indicating
primary operations in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa and Kenya.

JustMarkets
had 67 open positions at the time of analysis, with traffic patterns pointing
mainly to Malaysia and South Africa alongside other emerging markets. However,
LinkedIn data shows the firm’s median employee tenure stands at just 1.1 years,
raising questions about retention as it scales rapidly.

Technology Skills Command
Premium as AI Remains Niche

Python,
Excel, and SQL emerge as the most in-demand technical skills. Other frequently
mentioned tools include AWS, Git, CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Docker, and
Kubernetes. Trading platforms MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 also appear
regularly in job requirements.

Despite
industry buzz around artificial intelligence, only 56 job descriptions mention
AI-related skills or responsibilities. “For most brokers, AI still looks
more like a buzzword than a clearly defined, staffed function,” according
to the analysis.

Search engine optimization roles have largely disappeared from broker hiring plans, with only seven SEO-specific positions in the entire dataset.

“Pure SEO roles are disappearing,” he noted. “There are only 7 SEO-related roles in the entire dataset. This may point to a shift toward broader content, GEO/AI, and reputation roles—or a stronger focus on business development instead.”

Salary Transparency
Remains Rare Across Industry

Only 21 of
916 analyzed job descriptions include any salary range information.
Compensation negotiations remain largely private, with firms preferring
case-by-case discussions over public disclosure.

Cyprus has
solidified its position as the industry’s primary employment center, where
compliance and legal heads earn six-figure salaries ranging up to €150,000 annually.

Meanwhile, Dubai’s FX
sales heads command significantly higher compensation, roughly double what their Cyprus
counterparts earn

Medical
insurance appears in 237 job descriptions as the most common benefit, followed
by performance bonuses in 194 postings and competitive salary mentions in 186.
Paid time off and education budgets round out the top five benefits.

The
generous perks that once characterized forex industry employment have largely
disappeared. Exness stands as a notable exception, offering company cars in
Cyprus and operating its own gym facilities in Malaysia, where the firm is
currently hiring a fitness manager.

Damian Chmiel

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Damian’s adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.

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    Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.

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    Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.

    🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
    🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
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    🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t

    Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.

    🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025

    👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.

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    Blueberry Broker Review 2026: Regulation, Platforms, Fees & Trading Conditions | Finance Magnates

    Blueberry Broker Review 2026: Regulation, Platforms, Fees & Trading Conditions | Finance Magnates


    Blueberry Broker Review 2026: Regulation, Platforms, Fees & Trading Conditions | Finance Magnates

    Blueberry Broker Review 2026: Regulation, Platforms, Fees & Trading Conditions | Finance Magnates


    Blueberry Broker Review 2026: Regulation, Platforms, Fees & Trading Conditions | Finance Magnates

    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

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    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

    Connect with us:
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    #Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights

    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

    Connect with us:
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    🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
    ▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official

    #Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights


    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

    Connect with us:
    🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
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    #Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights

    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

    Connect with us:
    🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
    👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
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    🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
    🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
    ▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official

    #Blueberry #BlueberryMarkets #BrokerReview #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #TradingPlatforms #MarketInsights


    In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.

    We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.

    You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.

    We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.

    Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.

    📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.

    Connect with us:
    🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
    👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
    🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
    🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
    ▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official

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