Quant Research Intern — Real Projects, Mentorship & Growth

IMC Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 213,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Trading’s 10-week internship offers a hands-on experience as a Quant Researcher. You will work with mentors to explore new research ideas and build analysis tools that may go to production. During the program you’ll deepen knowledge of options theory, market making, and trades analysis.

Strong performers may secure a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher position at the end of the internship. Base compensation is competitive and includes accommodations.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between Sep 2027 and Jul 2028 pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Passion for research and problem solving.
• Creative thinker driven to develop trading intuition.
• Experience in Python, C or C++ is highly desirable.
• Available to start internship in-person on June 7, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quant Researchers on real projects that could impact the business.
• Enhance understanding of options theory through classroom-style instruction.
• Develop research skills with mentorship and intern lead feedback.
• Build connections in an environment that rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork.
• Participate in professional development sessions to plan your future at IMC.
• Attend events and network with cohort and employees.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Analytical thinking

Research mindset

Trading intuition

Education

PhD candidate in a quantitative field

Job description

IMC Trading’s 10-week internship offers a hands-on experience as a Quant Researcher. You will work with mentors to explore new research ideas and build analysis tools that may go to production. During the program you’ll deepen knowledge of options theory, market making, and trades analysis.

Strong performers may secure a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher position at the end of the internship. Base compensation is competitive and includes accommodations.