Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations included

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

IMC Trading in Illinois offers a 10-week trading internship designed to immerse you in the life of a trader through comprehensive training and hands-on project work. You’ll be mentored by trained professionals and peers, with support from dedicated trainers to accelerate your professional development.

Throughout the program you’ll partner with traders and technologists on real projects, sharpen analytical and teamwork skills, and engage in events to build connections within the firm.

Qualifications

• Current university student pursuing a quantitative degree; graduating between Sep 2027 and Jul 2028.
• Strong analytical skills and a desire to learn.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments; willing to take responsibility and ask questions.
• Team-oriented with proactive mindset; interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge required).
• Programming experience is a plus (Python/Matlab/R).

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom-based training covering options theory and trading simulations.
• Team with traders and technologists on real projects impacting the business.
• Develop skills with mentor-led summer program and feedback sessions.
• Build connections in a collaborative environment that rewards problem solving and teamwork.
• Attend professional development sessions to envision future at IMC.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Desire to learn

Fast-paced learner

Questioning and responsibility

Python/ Matlab/ R

Education

Pursuing quantitative degree

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

Our 10-week trading internship is your chance to experience life as a trader at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from dedicated trainers and a mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Graduate Trader position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Participate in classroom-based training covering options theory, core principles of financial markets and trading simulations

• Team up with traders and technologists to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business

• Develop skills throughout the summer with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead

• Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork

• Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC

• Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees

Your Skills & Experience:

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics)

• Strong analytical skills

• Desire to learn and solve complex problems

• Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience

• A team player with a proactive mindset

• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

• Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)

• Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 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.