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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO AS AN OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT IMC
The Compliance Team operates very closely to our Trading and Technology teams and reports to the Head of Risk & Compliance. Main objective of the team is to ensure our organization complies with internal and external regulation at all times. We strongly believe a sound compliance culture can only be built when employees do not only adhere to the policies and rules, but also understand the context and intent of the regulation.
To excel in this role, you will be combining operational and system knowledge with analytical skills to add value (and not bureaucracy) to the business. We are looking for someone with a critical, proactive and hands-on approach who is keen to work with various in-house built and external systems and diverse data sets and who preferably has knowledge of programming languages.
You will be involved in Operational Compliance tasks which may include but are not limited to:
Interacting with exchanges directly to ensure the correct registration of IMC trading activities and new traders, acting as a gatekeeper for access to trade
Monitoring and analyzing our trading activity on a daily basis and escalating within the Compliance team and Trading desks
Ensuring our regulatory transaction reports are sent in an accurate, complete and timely manner
Proactively identifying enhancements to our Compliance monitoring systems, risk controls, and policies/procedures
Providing advisory support to the business on all operational Compliance matters
Assisting in the drafting and delivery of training to traders on exchange rules and regulations, market abuse and other important topics.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
University degree
>2 years of relevant experience within the financial sector
Process minded and ability to improve IMC’s control framework
Capability to write process descriptions
Experience with using different applications and performing data analysis
Basic knowledge of financial markets and preferably derivative products (futures, options)
Strong analytical / problem solving skills
Structured and concise in communication
Ability to act and perform successfully in a fast-moving and high-pressured environment
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
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.
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.