IMC Financial Markets is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world.
(more about IMC)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 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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Our Finance team is fast evolving and as the department for the European operating company (including Brazil and India), we work closely with stakeholders across all departments, levels and geographies. We are looking for a Financial Controller who will be part of a small team and reporting into the Head of Finance. Since IMC is growing rapidly, the challenges for you are to be hands-on, while keeping oversight of the strategic processes and ambition of the organization. Moreover, we want you to bring your experience with setting up and implementing efficient finance, business and regulatory reporting processes towards IMC and add your footprint to a more mature organization.
Next to this, you must have broad experience across all finance disciplines, but not be afraid to dive into the technical details when needed. You must possess excellent stakeholder management skills, as you will be collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders such as traders, procurement, mid office as well as the auditors and regulatory bodies.
IMC is growing and developing quickly and so could your role and your responsibilities. There is always room for ambitions and a steep growth path.
TASKS
Safeguard and prepare financial reporting for the multiple entities, including management- and annual reporting;
Manage and autonomous reporting financial and business reports for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing;
Assist, develop and manage budgeting and financial forecasting;
Collaborate and execute day-to-day accounting activities; knowledge of GAAP/IFRS principles;
Assist and cooperate for process improvements and automation; ensuring the correctness of data, timely efficient reporting and compliance;
Establish and develop relations with diversity of stakeholders on several levels.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
An academic master’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field of studies;
5 - 7 years of relevant work experience;
Knowledge of financial processes and reporting in multiple entities; experience and/or affinity with trading would be considered a plus;
Proven (quantitative) analytical and problem-solving skills;
Ability to transform data into result orientated solutions, guidelines and reporting;
Ability to act and perform successfully in a fast-moving and high-pressured environment;
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
IMC: JOIN A WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL MARKET MAKER
IMC is a world-renowned market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.
In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors.
While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex problems or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation.