Graduate Quantitative Trader

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Trading in Chicago seeks talented Quant Traders to join a fast-paced trading desk, focusing on building and refining strategies and managing risk across multiple instruments.

You will collaborate with researchers, developers and engineers, receive mentorship, and have clear paths to start dates in February or August 2027. This is a full-time role requiring a quantitative degree, strong analysis, and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Quantitative degree with expected graduation between Sep 2026 and Jul 2027.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and make rapid decisions.
• Team player with proactive, self-driven attitude.
• Programming experience (Python/Matlab/R) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in immersive training to quickly acquire trading desk skills.
• Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms.
• Collaborate with researchers, developers and traders to manage risk and execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Learning mindset

Decision making under pressure

Team player

Proactive attitude

Programming experience

Education

Quantitative field degree

Graduation between Sep 2026 and Jul 2027

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

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 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.

Your 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

Your 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

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. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

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.

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