LIFE AT IMC AS A HR BUSINESS PARTNER - TRADING

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.

Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

OUR TEAM

We now operate globally from offices in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific. Our employees work closely together in multidisciplinary teams, making our success possible.

Technology - At IMC, technology is not a department, it is at the heart of everything we do. Our technologists push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day.

Trading – Although our traders come from many backgrounds they all have one thing in common: they are at their best solving complex problems. Their insight into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure we are trading in the right place, at the right time.

Business Support - Around the world, IMC’s business support teams are essential for sustaining our success. In our dynamic environment, we have many exciting challenges and multidisciplinary opportunities to shape our operations and make a real impact.

OUR CULTURE

Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation.

HR Business Partner – Trading

We are looking for a strategic, thoughtful, and motivated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a bias for action to join our team. This person will be a key partner to two business leads and their trading desks in the Chicago office. At IMC, the role of HRBP is one of a trusted and strategic people advisor and coach. This role is responsible for connecting the needs of the business to people strategies and initiatives.

As an HRBP, you will work closely with the leads you support to provide guidance and counsel on all people matters. This role will influence employee experience by architecting and executing people processes and partnerships that stimulate our employees' engagement, retention, development, and performance.

Role:

• Work with business leaders to deliver effective talent strategy, structure, and development initiatives
• Enable individual and team performance by assessing talent, providing performance coaching, and supporting teams
• Develop effective engagement action plans to suit the unique needs of specific teams/employees
• Develop communications to equip leaders with the language to drive their message
• Analyze people data, trends, and interactions to address challenges proactively
• Operate as a change agent and employee advocate
• Address employee relations matters thoroughly and thoughtfully
• Collaborate across the HR department to build and deliver a connected employee experience
• Work with personal responsibility for delivering quality work
• Willing to iterate on past work to improve and maintain relevance in a changing marketplace
• Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems
• Solve problems and get to the root cause of complex talent issues; develop and implement solutions

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher level of education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a progressive, fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in proactively coaching leaders and providing strategic guidance on complex people management issues and strategies (including team restructures, talent mobility, change, and widespread capability building)
• Superior communication skills – convey confidence, empathy, and trust via candor and diplomacy to build effective relationships; able to engage with front-line employees as well as senior leaders on a strategic and operational level
• Formal training and accreditation are preferred in coaching, adult learning principles, and psychometric assessments, including MBTI, Hogan Assessments, Saville, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and present data-driven insights and trends
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify interdependencies between complex issues, data, and outcomes
• Ability to build credibility and trust with senior leaders as an advisor who effectively gives quality advice and follows through on commitments
• ​Ability to drive change in key people activities and organization shifts
• Ability to produce quality deliverables:
• Ability to aggregate data, complete analysis, and display results visually
• Possess confidence in the handling of ambiguity and fluid situations
• Possess an abundance of common sense and pragmatism
• HR systems experience (WorkDay, Glint, Reflektive, etc.)

OUR HIRING PROCESS

To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.