Expressions of interest are now open for our 2025 Launchpad Program. Register your interest and the campus recruitment team will be in touch when applications are opening again mid-2025.

Join IMC Launchpad, an exclusive 3-day program designed for forward-thinking students graduating in 2027 and beyond. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your career and gain an insight into Trading and Engineering at IMC.

Dates are not yet finalised for 2025, although the program will take place in-person at our Sydney office in late September, early October.

Why Launchpad?

  • Intensive learning experience: apply math, probability, and complex problem-solving skills to real-world challenges. Develop trading strategies using our cutting-edge in-house trading simulation, translating theory into practice.
  • Guided mentorship: receive personalised guidance from a dedicated Trader or Engineer who will support your journey before and during the program.
  • Advance your technical skills: develop your software and hardware skills through tailored workshops and hands-on projects.
  • Networking: get to know the IMC team during desk shadowing and networking sessions, and experience IMC’s renowned culture firsthand.
  • Career advancement: standout performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for our 2026/27 Summer Internship Program in Trading, Software, or Hardware.

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • An academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
  • A minimum high distinction average.
  • Studying at an Australian or New Zealand university.

Please note for those based outside of Sydney, flights and accommodation will be provided. The program is fully catered with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

 

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.

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