Graduate Quantitative Trader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

IMC B.V. is seeking talented Quant Traders to manage execution and risk of complex trading portfolios in Chicago. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in training, improve trading strategies, and tackle complex problems.

This position requires a current university student pursuing a quantitative degree, with strong analytical and programming skills being advantageous. The role offers a base salary of $250,000 and is eligible for a discretionary bonus starting in February or August 2027.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 pursuing a degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Desire to learn and solve complex problems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Experience in a programming language is a plus.
• Interest in Financial Markets.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive training for trading skills.
• Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms.
• Solve complex problems for business impact.
• Collaborate effectively to find competitive market edges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming (Python, Matlab, R)

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Decision-making in fast-paced environments

Education

Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics)

Job description

IMC is looking for talented and passionate Quant Traders to play a critical role in trading a wide range of financial instruments in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. As a Quant Trader, you will be part of a highly motivated team facing the daily challenge of managing the execution and risk of complex trading portfolios. You will work closely with IMC’s researchers, developers and engineers in an environment that values problem solving, innovation, and teamwork.

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 pursuing a degree in a quantitative field (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 (Python, Matlab or R) is a plus
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is not required
• Must be available for full‑time employment starting in February or August 2027

Compensation

Base Salary: $250,000. All full‑time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance.

Start dates are available in February and August 2027.