Quant Research Intern: Real Projects, Mentorship & Growth

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Accommodations

Job summary

IMC Trading is offering a 10-week Quant Research internship in Chicago. You will work with a mentor on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in options theory, market making, and trading analytics. The program emphasizes skill development, collaboration, and potential full-time opportunities.

Ideal candidates are quantitative students who thrive on research, with programming experience in Python or C/C++. Start date is in early June, and in-person participation is required.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 in a highly quantitative field.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with a passion for research.
• Creative, driven and able to develop trading intuition.
• Experience in Python, C or C++ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quant Researchers on real projects impacting the business.
• Enhance understanding of options theory through instruction and hands-on practice.
• Develop research skills with mentor feedback and intern lead guidance.
• Build connections in a fast-paced, problem-solving culture.
• Participate in professional development sessions and intern events.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Programming (Python)

Programming (C/C++)

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field (Math, Engineering, Stats, Physics, CS)

Tools

Python

C

C++

Job description

IMC Trading is offering a 10-week Quant Research internship in Chicago. You will work with a mentor on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in options theory, market making, and trading analytics. The program emphasizes skill development, collaboration, and potential full-time opportunities.

Ideal candidates are quantitative students who thrive on research, with programming experience in Python or C/C++. Start date is in early June, and in-person participation is required.