Quant Research Intern: Real Projects, Path to Full-Time

IMC Financial Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Financial Markets is offering a 10-week internship for a Quant Researcher track. You will work with a mentor to explore research ideas and build tools that may go into production.

The program includes lectures on options theory, market making, algorithm complexity and trades analysis, with a path to a full-time graduate position upon strong performance. You will collaborate with researchers on projects, receive feedback, and participate in professional development events designed to shape

Qualifications

• Must be a current university student graduating between Sep 2027 and Jul 2028 pursuing a PhD in a highly quantitative field.
• Superior numerical, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Passion for research and solving complex problems.
• Creative thinker driven to develop trading intuition.
• Experience in Python, C or C++ is highly desired.
• Must be able to start internship in-person on June 7, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Team up with Quant Researchers to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business.
• Enhance understanding of options theory through classroom instruction.
• Develop research skills with support and feedback from a mentor and intern lead.
• Build valuable connections in an environment that rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork.
• Engage in professional development sessions to envision your future at IMC.
• Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Programming experience

Trading intuition

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

Python

C

C++

Job description

IMC Financial Markets is offering a 10-week internship for a Quant Researcher track. You will work with a mentor to explore research ideas and build tools that may go into production.

The program includes lectures on options theory, market making, algorithm complexity and trades analysis, with a path to a full-time graduate position upon strong performance. You will collaborate with researchers on projects, receive feedback, and participate in professional development events designed to shape