Graduate Quant Trader - Mentored, Fast-Paced Desk

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC Trading is looking for talented and passionate Quant Traders to manage diverse financial instruments in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with a motivated team, solving complex problems and innovating on trading strategies.

The ideal candidate is a university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027, pursuing a degree in a quantitative field. A strong analytical mindset and programming experience are beneficial. The position offers a base salary of $250,000 and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• Current university student pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and a desire to solve complex problems.
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive training to acquire skills for a trading desk.
• Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms.
• Solve complex problems to impact the business positively.
• Collaborate with fellow IMC Traders to drive market results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Programming (Python, Matlab, R)

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Current university student in a quantitative field

Graduating between September 2026 and July 2027

Job description

IMC Trading is looking for talented and passionate Quant Traders to manage diverse financial instruments in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with a motivated team, solving complex problems and innovating on trading strategies.

The ideal candidate is a university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027, pursuing a degree in a quantitative field. A strong analytical mindset and programming experience are beneficial. The position offers a base salary of $250,000 and discretionary bonuses.