Business Strategist

3 Months ago • All levels • $160,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The US Business Strategist will collaborate with IMC's Chicago leadership, strategy team, and global management. Responsibilities include strategic prioritization to support rapid growth, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and industry insights. This role involves leading projects, aligning teams, and monitoring market trends. Candidates should have experience in management consulting or corporate strategy and strong analytical skills. The role requires building relationships, collaborating effectively, and driving execution in a fast-paced environment. The role will report to the Director of US Business Strategy in the Chicago office.
Must have:
  • Background in management consulting or corporate strategy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Execution-driven mindset.
Good to have:
  • Financial services or technology exposure (preferred).
Perks:
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance

Job Details

The US Business Strategist will develop and implement strategic priorities in close collaboration with IMC’s Chicago leadership and strategy team, the global Management Board, and Global Business Strategy head in Amsterdam. The position will be based in Chicago with limited travel to the IMC Amsterdam and Sydney offices.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Prioritization – Support identification and definition of strategic priorities in close collaboration with IMC leadership to help IMC achieve its rapid growth ambitions over the next years.
  • Problem-Solving & Analysis – Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to assess challenges, evaluate opportunities, and recommend solutions. Lead or become involved in specific projects relevant to the business and have a “seat at the table” with IMC Chicago’s leadership team.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with leadership, business units, and cross-functional teams to align on project goals, secure buy-in, and drive execution.
  • Industry & Competitive Insights – Monitor market trends, industry developments, and best practices to inform project execution and strategic decision-making.
  • The role will be part of the business strategy team, locally and globally and will report to the Director of US Business Strategy in the Chicago office.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Background in management consulting or corporate strategy – Experience in a top-tier consulting firm (project leader / engagement manager level or equivalent) or proven track record in a comparable role at a top tier prop trading firm. STEM background strongly preferred (Physics, Math, Econometrics or equivalent)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Ability to synthesize complex data, generate insights, and drive data-informed decision-making.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, from senior executives to operational teams, and influence key stakeholders.
  • Execution-driven mindset – Track record of delivering measurable impact through structured and results-oriented project execution.
  • Financial services or technology exposure (preferred) – Understanding of financial markets, technology-driven business models, or a related fast-paced industry.

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $250,000 USD

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

 

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