Finding Tomorrow's Top Traders
“With our game-based assessments, IMC Trading found a way to focus on the right talents and discover the best traders.”
Dorine van der Schalk - IMC
Summary of the Case
IMC Trading partnered with BrainsFirst to enhance their recruitment process by identifying candidates' cognitive strengths using game-based assessments. This innovative approach allowed them to efficiently and inclusively select top talent from a large pool of applicants, ensuring they found the best traders for their team.
Client Background
IMC Trading is a global trading firm that needed an effective method to identify and select top trading talent from hundreds of applicants. They sought a solution to streamline their selection process and reduce bias while focusing on quality and diversity.
Challenge
IMC Trading needed to efficiently and inclusively identify the best trading talent from a large pool of candidates.
Solution
BrainsFirst provided game-based cognitive ability tests that highlighted each candidate's strengths, facilitating a more efficient and unbiased recruitment process.
Results
- Efficient Selection Process: Previously, all candidates were manually screened. With BrainsFirst, 85% of applicants were automatically shortlisted or rejected based on their cognitive profiles. This automation reduced screening costs and time significantly.
- Reduced Bias: The unbiased nature of the game-based assessments allowed more atypical talents to progress through the selection process, promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Improved Talent Quality: The use of brain profiles made it easier to identify high-quality candidates and determine their fit within the team. This led to better quality hires with the same amount of effort and time.
Conclusion
IMC Trading successfully transformed their recruitment process by partnering with BrainsFirst. The game-based assessments provided an efficient, unbiased, and high-quality method for selecting top trading talent. This approach not only improved the efficiency of their selection process but also enhanced the diversity and quality of their hires. If you're looking to revolutionize your talent acquisition strategy and discover the best candidates for your team, book a demo with BrainsFirst today and learn how our innovative solutions can benefit your organization.
