Graduate Quantitative Trader

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 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. In this role you will work closely with IMC’s researchers, developers and engineers in an environment that values problem solving, innovation, and teamwork. You will have the support of a mentor and the freedom to find your niche and excel. We have start dates in February and August 2027.

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 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. 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 is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
• Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027

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

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.