As a Quantitative Researcher at IMC, your work will directly impact our global trading strategies. You will leverage your superior analytical, mathematical, and computing skills to improve existing models and develop new ones.  We will empower you to discover your unique niche and excel, taking on responsibility and ownership from the start. Quantitative Researchers work closely Traders and Developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded.

 

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Apply rigorous analytical and quantitative techniques to solve complex problems
  • Build custom tools to explore new research ideas
  • Design mathematical models based upon trading ideas
  • Implement and deploy new models into productionMaintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent

 

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Current student at a university in the United States or Canada graduating between September 2024 – July 2025 that is pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
  • Has a passion for research and problem solving
  • Approaches data analysis with rigorous thought processes and strong intuition
  • Is a creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively
  • Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++, etc) is highly desired

 

You may submit one application per role each year.  We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests.  Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role.

If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2025.         

                                     

About Us

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.

Apply for this Job

* Required
resume chosen  
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review
+ Add another education


IMC US Voluntary Disclosure

IMC is an equal opportunity employer. IMC prohibits discrimination of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Completion of this section is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or the terms or conditions of your employment. The data collected from these questions will be stored separately from your individual application and will be kept confidential.

What is your gender/gender identity? (Select one)





What is your Race/Ethnicity?









Enter the verification code sent to to confirm you are not a robot, then submit your application.

This application was flagged as potential bot traffic. To resubmit your application, turn off any VPNs, clear the browser's cache and cookies, or try another browser. If you still can't submit it, contact our support team through the help center.