As a Middle Office Analyst at IMC, you will serve as a trusted control partner to the trading desks, ensuring the seamless flow of derivatives trades through the firm's operational and risk infrastructure. With 5 years of relevant experience, you're expected to operate with a high degree of independence and insight, proactively identifying breaks and optimizing processes that support IMC’s global trading operations. Middle Office Cycle Trade Lifecycle Oversight Reconcile high-volume, derivatives trades (e.g., options, futures) across global markets Resolve breaks between front office, clearing, and back-office systems P&L and Reporting Own the daily P&L reconciliation and explain discrepancies to traders and finance Support queries relating to P&L reporting to various stakeholders Control and Governance Act as a critical control point for trade amendments, corporate actions, and expiries Deliver daily P&L controls, compliance flags, and support audit readiness Process Improvement & Automation Identify inefficiencies and automate using tools such as Python, SQL, and internal platforms Collaborate with engineering teams to refine reconciliation, reporting, and alerting workflows Cross-Functional Partnership Interface daily with traders, quants, risk managers, compliance, and technology teams Support strategic initiatives like new product onboarding and exchange migrations Your Core Responsibilities High accuracy and timeliness in trade and position reporting and reconciliation Proactive identification and resolution of operational risks Demonstrated leadership in process improvement and system solutions (e.g. AI solutions are being explored) Strong understanding of derivatives markets and products Building communication channels with trading and key stakeholders Your Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting are preferred 5 years relevant experience in banks, hedge funds, trading firms Product knowledge in listed and OTC derivatives preferred but not essential Proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, Excel (VBA) preferred but not essential Understanding of clearing workflows preferred but not essential Strong attention to detail Calm, structured approach in fast-paced environment About Us 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.
