Commercial Strategy Associate

Description

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 Perks:

• 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

What You'll Need:

• 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)

• 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

• 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

What you'll do:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Your role in the Team’s Success:

• 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

• 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

• 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