Chief of Staff at IMC

The Chief of Staff is a high-visibility strategic partner that leads the coordination and strategic alignment of the Desk. Acting as a connector between trading and business support teams this person ensures that the desk runs efficiently communicates effectively and stays focused on both short- and long-term goals. The Chief of Staff is responsible for streamlining projects managing cross-functional initiatives and enhancing the teams effectiveness through better processes and structure.ResponsibilitiesOperate at a tactical strategic and operational level handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibilityOwn goal tracking and milestones; ensure communication processes are completed when goals are achieved; schedule and coordinate celebrationsPlan coordinate and lead desk meetings and follow up on action itemsDevelop presentations and communicationsPromote information flow and knowledge sharing across teams working on similar initiativesServe as owner/main point of contact for all stakeholders in onboarding and transfer processesDrive continuous improvement of desk processes and communicationSupport team culture and engagement by fostering connection recognition and collaborationWorking closely with trading leads proactively spot opportunities to improve efficiency of desk operationsAdditional responsibilities as periodically assignedRequirements & SkillsBachelors Degree in business or related field MBA or Masters preferred5 years of experience in communicating aligning and managing internal stakeholders across multiple levels including executive leadership3 years of experience in a Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant capacityTrading-related experienceparticularly with a Delta 1 or futures deskis a plus but not requiredStrong knowledge of business finance and analytics; quantitative experience preferredDemonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results even in an unstructured and ambiguous environmentProven track record of identifying and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency and communicationStrong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to building relationships across teams and levelsOutstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives and build supporting materials (decks briefings and reports)Excellent organizational verbal analytical and written skills with attention to detailWhile this is a hybrid position we expect and in-office presence in our Chicago office 4 times per week.Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.#LI-DNPThe 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 visit Benefits - US IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.Salary Range$150000$200000 USDAbout UsIMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989 weve 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Compliance Management,Customer Retention,Quality Assurance,Customer Service,Extensive Knowledge,Account Management,Front Office,Telephone Calls,Needs Analysis,Cold calls,Business Relationships,Customer Complaints,Sales Goals,Sales Process,New Clients Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1