Research Analyst (Equities)

IMC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC is seeking an analyst to monitor Indian equities, translate news into trading actions, and produce daily research commentary. You will stay abreast of macro signals, market structure, and company-specific drivers, supporting trading strategies across global teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 2-5 years in Indian equities, and proficiency with Excel/Bloomberg; Python exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics/Finance/Business OR STEM from a Top University.
• CFA would be a plus.
• 2-5 years of experience in Indian equities; team handling preferred.
• Experience with Excel and Bloomberg is necessary.
• Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Indian corporate/macro news, sentiment, catalysts and translate into tradable actions.
• Provide daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to trading strategies.
• Maintain expertise of Indian market structure, companies, economy and politics.
• Collaborate with traders on strategies across market-making and position taking.
• Assess impact of corporate actions and events on pricing.
• Communicate with IMC Analysts across EU, US, Asia on trading research and strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Written communication

Ability to multitask

Indian market knowledge

Python

Options Greeks understanding

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Economics/Finance/Business or STEM

CFA

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Python

Job description

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers.Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor Indian corporate/macro news, sentiment, material catalysts and translate into tradable actions
• Provide daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to our trading strategies
• Maintain constant expertise of Indian market structure, companies, economy and politics
• Collaborate with traders on strategies across market-making and position taking
• Assess impact of various corporate actions and upcoming events on pricing
• Communicate with other IMC Analysts across EU, US, Asia on trading research and strategies

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics/Finance/Business OR STEM from a Top University. CFA would be a plus
• 2 - 5 years of experience in Indian equities. Team handling experience is preferred
• Experience with Excel and Bloomberg is necessary
• Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills supported by natural curiosity
• Indian Macro/ Indian X-Asset exposure a plus
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Skills to contribute and communicate in a team environment are essential
• Exposure to Python and Options knowledge including understanding of the Greeks is a plus

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.