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Graduate Quantitative Trader

IMC Trading · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Finance$250k/yrFull-time

Core Responsibilities

  • Engage in immersive, practical training to quickly acquire the skills needed to be successful on a trading desk
  • Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms
  • Solve complex problems to make a positive impact on the business
  • Find a competitive edge to drive results in the market while collaborating effectively with fellow IMC Traders

Skills And Experience

  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Economics)
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • A desire to learn and solve complex problems
  • Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player with a proactive, self-driven attitude
  • Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
  • Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

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.

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