
IMC · Chicago
Our Internal Audit team works globally with stakeholders across all departments, levels, and geographies and creates value as a business advisor by performing a...
Our Internal Audit team works globally with stakeholders across all departments, levels, and geographies and creates value as a
business advisor by performing audits.
Internal Audit (IA) is an independent group function whose objective is to review the effectiveness and efficiency of processes,
programs, and systems, and to work with the business to add value by providing concrete recommendations.
technical environment
effectively
software/source code, data communication and database management systems, information security/technology risk, etc.
Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.
The 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 insurance. Please visit Benefits
Salary Range
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.
The Senior Procurement Manager – IT is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing complex hardware procurement across compute, networking, storage, and infrastructure categories. Operating as a subject matter expert, this role partners closely with engineering, data center, and finance teams to translate technical requirements into actionable sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep market knowledge of enterprise hardware, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple vendor engagements concurrently. This role offers the opportunity to lead sourcing projects and mentor junior team members over time. Core Responsibilities * Develop and execute sourcing strategies for hardware categories including compute networking, storage, colo, and software. * Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes for hardware procurement: define requirements, evaluate vendor responses, and drive to award recommendation. * Negotiate OEM and VAR agreements including pricing, lead times, allocation terms, service levels, and lifecycle support. * Manage concurrent vendor engagements, tracking commercial terms, renewal timelines, delivery commitments, and performance against SLAs. * Partner with engineering, data center, and platform teams to understand upcoming deployment requirements and translate them into sourcing plans. * Monitor hardware market trends, supply constraints, OEM roadmaps, and pricing dynamics; provide actionable intelligence to stakeholders. * Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Risk on contract finalization and compliance requirements. * Maintain supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews; escalate delivery, quality, or pricing issues proactively. * Analyze spend data and supplier KPIs to identify cost optimization and consolidation opportunities. * Support purchase order timing, delivery logistics, and inventory alignment with procurement operations and project management teams. * Lead discrete sourcing projects and provide guidance to junior specialists where applicable. Skills & Experience * 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management with significant focus on hardware or infrastructure categories. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field. * Proven experience sourcing enterprise hardware including servers, GPUs, networking gear, and/or storage systems. * Strong negotiation and contract management skills across OEM and VAR channel structures. * Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NCNR terms, allocation dynamics, and supply chain risk. * Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders and translate engineering requirements into sourcing strategies. * Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and spend analytics tools. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through. * Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills. * Familiarity with structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., 7-step sourcing) preferred. * Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred but not required. Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening. The 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 insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information. Salary Range $120,000—$170,000 USD 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.
About Agoda At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. ABOUT ROCKET TRAVEL BY AGODA Rocket Travel by Agoda is a travel technology company founded in 2012 under our flagship consumer facing product, rocketmiles.com. Since then, we have evolved to partner with some of the largest consumer travel brands in the world creating white-label solutions that allow customers to earn and redeem miles and points for booking hotels, rental cars, flights and activities. Our global partnerships range from world-class airlines to international banks to large-scale shopping platforms. We help our partners develop successful go-to-market strategies through marketing expertise and data to support their overall growth. We attract customers from every corner of the globe with a seamless user experience that's built in-house from ideation to finished product: our team includes front- and back-end developers, customer service, data analysts, designers, marketers, accountants, partnership sales, and managers. Rocket Travel by Agoda is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career, and expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues. We encourage all applicants with a touch of wanderlust to apply to our team, as we work toward helping our travelers reach the vacation of their dreams. Get to Know our Team: The People Team is a purveyor of opportunity, searching the globe for the most talented individuals and offering them an open, collaborative workplace. By prioritizing skill and potential, we have cultivated a powerful assembly of professionals through our drive for equal opportunity and diversity. We make the move to Agoda a breeze with assisted onboarding programs, and we continue to support and enrich our thousands of Agoda employees through individual growth with outstanding learning programs and various means of assistance. Our development of incredible benefits has ensured everyone can stay strong, healthy, and happy during their time at Agoda. Leading ambitious changes and making a positive impact in the lives of our employees, the People Team is a crucial and rewarding part of Agoda. The Opportunity: We’re looking for a Senior Manager or Principal, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead the People agenda for our North America Region. In this high-impact role, you’ll be a trusted advisor to Agoda’s Commercial teams, helping drive revenue growth by building high-performing, customer-focused teams and strengthening key B2B partnerships. You’ll spend about 40% of your time on strategic partnering and talent management, with the remainder focused on performance management, employee relations, people operations, and learning & development. You’ll work hands-on with leaders and employees, balancing big-picture thinking with practical day-to-day support. In this Role, you’ll get to: * Partner as a senior advisor to regional leaders and managers, shaping business and people strategies through a deep understanding of goals, team culture, and talent needs to drive commercial success. * Shape and deliver a People Roadmap that aligns with both company-wide and local business priorities. * Lead and influence cross-functional initiatives that support business transformation and organizational growth. * Anticipate business needs and implement proactive, scalable HR solutions that add long-term value. * Use data and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and provide actionable recommendations (e.g., retention, engagement, performance trends). * Lead talent identification, development, and succession planning to build a strong leadership pipeline. * Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management to keep Agoda agile and competitive. * Drive effective change management and communication for key business initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and high engagement. * Manage, in partnership with People Centre of Expertise, employee relations cases, ensuring fair and timely resolution, and provide guidance on complex or sensitive matters. * Oversee people operations, including onboarding, policy guidance, and compliance with local labor laws. * Drive learning and development initiatives to build skills and support career growth. * Mentor and coach HR colleagues and business leaders, building people leadership capability across the region. * Champion a culture of feedback, continuous learning, and high performance. * Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management in all people practices. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys both strategic work and rolling up their sleeves to get things done. What You’ll Need to Succeed: * Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field is required. * 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years in a senior HRBP/HR leadership role, and a minimum of 5 years operating across North America (United States, Canada, LATAM) with demonstrated familiarity with federal, state/provincial labour laws, cross‑border employment practices, and compliance obligations. * Demonstrated experience embedding People and culture into business leadership, ideally at scale and in a fast-paced, global environment. * Ability to flex between company-wide strategy and tailored solutions for specific region, with a strong business partnership mindset. * Skilled at aligning and connecting HR functions, building strong relationships, and driving collaboration across teams. * Expertise in leadership effectiveness, engagement, talent management, rewards, succession planning, and organizational design. * Experience in workforce planning, organisational agility, and leading large-scale change/transformation initiatives across multiple markets. * Outstanding ability to communicate with influence, use data to inform decisions, and engage stakeholders at all levels. * Ability to cope well with ambiguity and change. * Willingness to get hands-on and tackle operational HR tasks as needed. Especially during transformation. You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and support the team wherever needed to drive results. * Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong communication skills to effectively convey complex information. It’s Great if You Have: * Curiosity, ready to challenge current practices and perspectives. * Experience creating and rolling out people programs or ways of working that make the company a better place to work and help teams perform at their best. * Great sense of ownership and reliability. * Multicultural or International Experience. * Humility, flexibility, good interpersonal skills. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus. The range for the Chicago area is 141,000-166,000. E-Verify Program Participant We are an E-Verify employer – meaning that your Form I-9 information will be provided to the federal government to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please view: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) and IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife Equal Opportunity Employer At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
The Middle Office Team at IMC is seeking a Mid-Office Operations Manager; in this dynamic role, you'll drive trade reconciliation and settlement accuracy, swiftly resolve discrepancies, and ensure seamless trade flow across platforms in collaboration with trading and IT teams. As a senior member of the team, you'll serve as a subject matter expert and lead by example; mentoring junior analysts, sharing institutional knowledge, and setting the standard for operational excellence. You'll play a critical part in overseeing the full trade lifecycle, managing accounts, and calculating P&L, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and automation in a fast-paced environment. Key Accountabilities * Perform detailed intraday and next-day trade reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all activity * Calculate and reconcile daily P&L; manage monthly invoice reconciliation with exchanges, clearing firms, and other counterparties * Identify, escalate, and resolve daily trade and settlement breaks; conduct thorough root cause analysis and drive timely corrections at the clearing firm level * Own the full understanding of the trade lifecycle, from execution through final settlement, including all associated fees and regulatory considerations * Serve as an escalation point for complex operational inquiries related to trade flow, data integrity, and settlement issues * Act as a subject matter expert and go-to resource for the team, providing guidance and direction on non-standard or high-priority situations * Mentor junior analysts, providing ongoing coaching, knowledge transfer, and performance support to foster a high-performing team culture * Liaise between clearing firms and trading operations; oversee the execution of position, trade, and cash transfers * Engage regularly with Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure alignment on critical operational, regulatory, and risk-related matters * Drive cross-departmental initiatives to develop solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and scalability across support functions * Monitor high-level account balances and margin/collateral requirements in conjunction with the Risk team * Manage and analyze large, complex datasets; develop ad hoc and recurring reports to support operational and business needs * Champion an automation-first mindset, proactively identifying inefficiencies and leading initiatives to streamline and improve processes * Quickly assess and adopt new tools, procedures, and structures, continuously evaluating opportunities for operational enhancement Knowledge & Skill Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (B.S. preferred) * 8+ years of experience in financial markets or a trading environment, with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility * Extensive prior experience working directly with trading, front office, and/or technology groups is a plus * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite * Technical skills in one or more data tools or programming languages, including but not limited to SQL Server, VBA, Power Query, Python, QlikSense, or PowerBI * Series 99 or 7 required, or a willingness to work towards obtaining within first year of employment * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels * Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members in a collaborative environment * Strong ability to gather, synthesize, and communicate complex business requirements in a clear and concise manner * Demonstrated track record of building and sustaining productive relationships with internal teams and external counterparties * Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization capabilities * Substantial analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement durable solutions * Proven bias for action; able to set priorities, take charge, and execute with urgency in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment * Highly adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously * Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and the initiative to drive change without being directed The 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 insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information. Salary Range $140,000—$180,000 USD 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.