Commercial Strategy Associate

Job Title

Commercial Strategy Associate

Job Description

So, who are we?

IG Group is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.4m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses.

 

The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next.

 

Join us at IG – the future gets built here.

Your Team:

Reporting into the Head of Commercial within IG's EME division, you will own key components of our commercial strategy implementation and directly impact performance metrics across the business. 

Your role in the Team’s Success:

You will leverage your analytical expertise to drive data-informed decisions on pricing, product viability and revenue diversification & optimization initiatives that support our ambitious growth targets.

This role will bring with it a range of development and growth opportunities which we hope are motivating for someone who wants to Raise the Bar. 

Business Impact

• Direct contribution to revenue growth and business performance in a high-visibility role
• Opportunity to implement strategic initiatives with measurable commercial outcomes
• Build a track record of commercial success in a dynamic, regulated fintech environment

Career Progression

• Develop commercial expertise in building innovative, scalable growth strategies for financial services
• Clear advancement path with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and strategic importance

Professional Development

• Participate in strategy sessions with senior leadership to provide data-backed perspectives on commercial opportunities
• Work directly with senior commercial leaders who will provide structured mentorship, including regular 1:1 sessions focused on both technical and leadership skill development

What you'll do: 

Commercial Analysis & Strategy

• Lead analysis of commercial performance metrics to identify actionable trends, opportunities, and challenges
• Develop comprehensive insights on competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic decision-making
• Independently assess commercial viability of existing and potential new product lines, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

Growth & Innovation Initiatives

• Support market expansion efforts by analysing potential new segments and developing entry strategies
• Contribute to business model innovation projects, identifying new approaches to creating and capturing value
• Assist in evaluating and implementing revenue diversification opportunities beyond our core offerings
• Research and assess potential strategic partnership opportunities that could expand our commercial footprint
• Help build scalable commercial capabilities including systems and processes that enable sustainable growth

Pricing & Revenue Optimization

• Drive the implementation of pricing strategies across IG's EME product portfolio, including Investments, Trading and Crypto
• Proactively identify and champion initiatives to improve commercial performance
• Build compelling business cases for commercial initiatives, including developing financial models to demonstrate potential impact

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Marketing, Compliance and Finance teams to execute key growth initiatives
• Present commercial performance insights and recommendations directly to stakeholders across the division
• Build influential relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Lead defined commercial projects from inception to implementation, with appropriate guidance and resources to ensure success

What You'll Need:

To succeed in this role, we think you’ll need: 

Experience & Education

• Approximately 2 years of top-tier consulting experience, or equivalent experience in a similar commercial strategy role
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field from a leading institution
• Interest in fintech and financial services (prior experience not required)

Technical Skills

• Exceptional analytical capabilities with demonstrated experience translating complex data into actionable business insights
• Understanding of pricing strategies and commercial performance frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with ability to create impactful data visualizations

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinking with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to business challenges
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks:

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Contribution to gym memberships
• 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund

Read more about our perks here!

Number of openings

1