Graduate Quantitative Trader

IMC Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

IMC Trading is seeking talented Quant Traders to join a high-energy environment where you will help manage execution and risk across trading portfolios. You will collaborate with researchers, developers, and engineers, receiving mentorship while pursuing opportunities to excel.

Base salary is $250,000 with a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits; start dates are February or August 2027 and training to fast-track your development on the trading desk.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 pursuing a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Economics)
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• A desire to learn and solve complex problems
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can make decisions
• Team player with a proactive, self-driven attitude
• Programming experience in Python/Matlab/R is a plus
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge not required
• Must be available for full-time employment starting February or August 2027

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 with IMC Traders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-driven

Programming experience

Interest in financial markets

Education

Quant field degree (Math/Physics/CS/Economics)

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.

Base Salary: $250,000

About Us

IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.