Graduate Quantitative Trader

ittihad medical centre; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

ittihad medical centre is looking for talented and passionate Quant Traders to join their team in Chicago. This full-time role, starting in February or August 2027, offers a base salary of $250,000 and an opportunity to develop trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a current university student, graduating between September 2026 and July 2027, with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include paid leave and insurance.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• A desire to learn and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive training to acquire skills for a trading desk.
• Develop and improve trading strategies and algorithms.
• Solve complex problems to impact the business positively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Programming knowledge (Python, Matlab, R)

Interest in Financial Markets

Education

Current university student in quantitative field

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.