IMC Trading

Mid-Office Operations Manager

Chicago, United States · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$180kDetected 27 days ago

PythonSQLStakeholder ManagementExcelResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

You'll play a critical part in overseeing the full trade lifecycle, managing accounts, and calculating P&L, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and automation in a fast-paced environment.
Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend.

Perform detailed intraday and next-day trade reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all activity
Calculate and reconcile daily P&L; manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties
Identify, escalate, and resolve daily trade and settlement breaks; conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive timely corrections at the clearing firm level
Own the full understanding of the trade lifecycle, from execution through final settlement, including all associated fees and regulatory considerations
Mentor junior analysts, providing ongoing coaching, knowledge transfer, and performance support to foster a high-performing team culture
Drive cross-departmental initiatives to develop solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and scalability across support functions
Manage and analyze large, complex datasets; develop ad hoc and recurring reports to support operational and business needs
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated track record of building and sustaining productive relationships with internal teams and external counterparties
Substantial analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement durable solutions

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (B.S. preferred)
8+ years of experience in financial markets or a trading environment, with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite
Series 99 or 7 required, or a willingness to work towards obtaining within first year of employment

$140,000 - $180,000 USD
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.

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone.
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.

This listing is sourced directly from IMC Trading's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.