Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS)

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

Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS)

Chicago, United States

As a Quantitative Researcher at IMC, your work will directly impact our global trading strategies. You will leverage your superior analytical, mathematical, and computing skills to improve existing models and develop new ones. We will empower you to discover your unique niche and excel, taking on responsibility and ownership from the start. Quantitative Researchers work closely with Traders and Developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Apply rigorous analytical and quantitative 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 to keep our systems logical and consistent

Your Skills and Experience:

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 – July 2027 that is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
• Has a passion for research and problem solving
• Approaches data analysis with rigorous thought processes and strong intuition
• Is a creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++, etc) is highly desired
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer. IMC prohibits discrimination of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Completion of this section is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or the terms or conditions of your employment. The data collected from these questions will be stored separately from your individual application and will be kept confidential.