Quantitative Researcher – Equities

IMC Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Insurance

Job summary

A global trading firm is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to develop equity trading strategies and predictive models. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in quantitative research and a strong background in equity signal generation. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 - $275,000 USD and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space.
• Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling.
• Experience working on a market making system, preferably in a more automated environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand current suite of models and algorithms for improvements.
• Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms.
• Research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas using Python.
• Ensure high quality implementation of ideas for full-scale production trading.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Python

Equity signal generation

Predictive modeling

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree in mathematics, science, financial engineering, or computer science

Job description

Join to apply for the Quantitative Researcher – Equities role at IMC Trading

IMC is looking for experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency, low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models. Candidates will join an effort of combining IMC’s extensive options expertise with signals in the underlying equity market. Candidates will be responsible for performing large scale data analysis to derive unique predictions of equity market behavior that will then be leveraged by IMC’s best-in-class technology to act on those predictions across both options and equities markets.

Once on board, candidates will join a growing team that will be essential to all aspects of IMC’s trading. They will contribute not only to signal generation but also work with developers in the design and implementation of a robust framework that allows for new ideas to be researched, tested, and put into production in a timely manner.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Understand the current suite of models and algorithms to make any short-term improvements while building a foundation to further leverage these models
• Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through specific deep-dives and broad data analysis
• Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python
• Once validated, see through the high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading

Your Skills And Experience

• 3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space
• Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling. [required]
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or postgraduate), with strong academic results, preference in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science
• Experience working on a market making system, preferably in a more automated environment [preferred]

The Base Salary range for the role is $175,000 - $275,000 USD. 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.

Salary Range

$175,000 - $275,000 USD

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales