Summer Quant Research Intern — Build Real Tools & Impact

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation included

Mentor program

Paid leave

Insurance

Social events

Job summary

IMC offers a 10-week internship to experience life as a Quant Researcher. Work with a mentor to explore new ideas and build tools that may deploy into production, with opportunities to transition to a Graduate Quant Researcher role after the program.

You will study options theory, market making, algorithm complexity and trades analysis, with competitive pay and accommodations included.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in a highly quantitative field (math, engineering, stats, physics, CS).
• Excellent numerical, analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Passion for research and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Team up with Quant Researchers on real projects with business impact.
• Enhance understanding of options theory through instruction.
• Develop research skills with mentorship and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead.
• Build connections in a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Participate in professional development sessions to envision a future at IMC.
• Attend events and social activities to engage with cohort and employees.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Education

PhD candidate

Job description

IMC offers a 10-week internship to experience life as a Quant Researcher. Work with a mentor to explore new ideas and build tools that may deploy into production, with opportunities to transition to a Graduate Quant Researcher role after the program.

You will study options theory, market making, algorithm complexity and trades analysis, with competitive pay and accommodations included.