Quantitative Trader Intern – Summer 2027 (Mentored & Growth Path)

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

Job summary

IMC Trading in Chicago offers a 10-week trading internship designed to immerse you in the life of a trader through training and project work.

You’ll be supported by dedicated trainers and a mentor, work with traders and technologists on real projects, and have a clear path to a full-time Graduate Trader position if you perform well. The program emphasizes collaboration, learning, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 pursuing a degree in a quantitative field (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.

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

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Desire to learn and solve complex问题

Education

Quantitative field degree

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

IMC Trading in Chicago offers a 10-week trading internship designed to immerse you in the life of a trader through training and project work.

You’ll be supported by dedicated trainers and a mentor, work with traders and technologists on real projects, and have a clear path to a full-time Graduate Trader position if you perform well. The program emphasizes collaboration, learning, and innovation.