Business Strategist Valkenburg (LI) • IMC Trading

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We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our Zug office as a Business Strategist. In this full-time role, you will work in close partnership with the Managing Director of our Zug location, which is a rapidly growing hub focused on trading crypto assets, including both spot and derivatives markets. You will play a critical role in shaping strategic priorities, supporting business growth, and expanding team capacity. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial environment within a global trading firm, where innovation, speed, and collaboration drive success.

Key Responsibilities:-

Shape and Drive Strategic Priorities:

• Define and prioritize strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of the Zug office and its crypto trading activities.
  
• Assess new business opportunities across spot and derivatives markets, factoring in market size, risk, competitive dynamics, and internal capabilities.
  
• Build business cases and execute plans for expanding asset coverage, team capabilities, and operational infrastructure.

Support Execution and Operational Excellence:

• Translate strategy into actionable plans across trading, technology, and support functions.
  
• Drive cross functional initiatives to enhance the efficiency and scalability of crypto trading operations.
  
• Support the Managing Director in daily operational decision making.
  
• Facilitate and run workshops, offsites, and planning sessions to align internal teams on long term goals.

Identify Bottlenecks and Solve Ad Hoc Challenges:

• Use analytical skills to detect and resolve organizational or operational inefficiencies.
  
• Respond swiftly to unforeseen challenges with structured problem solving approaches.
  
• Support various teams—trading, technology, and support—on ad hoc initiatives as needed.

Market and Competitive Intelligence:

• Monitor industry trends in crypto assets and digital finance, analyzing their implications for IMC’s strategic positioning.
  
• Maintain an updated view of the competitive landscape within global crypto trading.
  
• Contribute to corporate development initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, or regulatory engagement.

Requirements:-

• 4-6 years of strategy consultancy experience at a toptier consulting firm.
  
• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or Computer Science).
  
• Exceptional problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  
• Experience or strong interest in crypto markets, digital finance, or technology driven businesses.
  
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  
• Capable of managing senior stakeholders and contributing across a broad set of initiatives.
  
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Practicalities:-

• This is a fulltime, onsite position located in Zug, Switzerland (30 minutes commute from Zurich).
  
• 100% physical presence at the office is expected to ensure optimal collaboration and real-time decision-making.
  
• Occasional travel may be required to coordinate with global teams or attend industry events.
  
• The role will report to the MD of IMC's Zug office as well as Head of Group Business Strategy.