Graduate Quant Researcher: Build & Deploy Trading Models

IMC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance benefits

Job summary

IMC, located in Chicago, is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to impact global trading strategies. The role involves applying analytical skills to improve existing models and build new ones. Candidates should have strong problem-solving abilities and be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.

The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for ownership and responsibility from the start. Compensation includes salary, discretionary bonuses, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027.
• Strong passion for research and problem-solving.
• Creative thinker with rigorous thought processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply rigorous analytical techniques to solve complex problems.
• Build custom tools to explore new research ideas.
• Design mathematical models based upon trading ideas.
• Implement and deploy new models into production.
• Maintain best practices for system consistency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Programming (Python, C, C++)

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science

Job description

IMC, located in Chicago, is seeking a Graduate Quantitative Researcher to impact global trading strategies. The role involves applying analytical skills to improve existing models and build new ones. Candidates should have strong problem-solving abilities and be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.

The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for ownership and responsibility from the start. Compensation includes salary, discretionary bonuses, and benefits.