Business Strategist

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Technology-Focused Business Strategist to join their global strategy team in Chicago. This exciting role involves integrating technological insights into business strategies, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving initiatives that foster growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting or strategic roles within tech or finance, with a knack for translating technical challenges into strategic opportunities. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and strategic thinking, and make a significant impact in the financial markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a strategic role or top-tier consulting.
• Experience in technology-driven initiatives.
• Strong conceptual and structural thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology teams to implement strategies.
• Lead technical projects with significant business impact.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Consulting Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

ML/AI Knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Econometrics

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

We are hiring a Technology-Focused Business Strategist to join the global business strategy team, working out of our Chicago office and reporting to the head of group strategy. This role focuses on integrating technological insights into our broader business strategies, working closely with the Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and other senior leaders to define and execute strategic priorities that drive growth and innovation.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with many levels of the technology organization to understand problem domains, collect insights, and implement technology strategies.
• Lead or support technical projects with significant business impact.
• Develop a deep understanding of technological trends and their implications for financial markets and trading.
• Work with local and global strategy teams to ensure alignment of technology-driven initiatives across regions.
• Present strategic recommendations and insights effectively to senior management and other stakeholders.

Your Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience as a former consultant at a top-tier consulting firm or equivalent experience in a strategic role within the tech or finance industry.
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Econometrics.
• Hands-on experience with technology-driven initiatives.
• Proven experience as a project lead, capable of driving complex initiatives to successful outcomes.
• Strong conceptual and structural thinking abilities, with experience translating technical challenges into strategic opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to support global strategy initiatives and collaborate with international teams.
• Experience with ML/AI consulting is a plus.

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

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