Quantitative Developer (On-Desk)

As an Quantitative Developer you will join one of our trading desks and drive cutting-edge research, data analysis, and model development to enhance trading strategies for a high-touch desk. This role blends statistical modelling, data engineering, programming, and applied research to generate actionable insights in a fast-paced, real-world environment.

At IMC, you’ll work with a high-caliber team in an intellectually stimulating environment, leveraging cutting-edge technology, proprietary tools, and vast datasets. You’ll have the opportunity to see your research directly impact trading strategies, collaborating with traders and technologists to refine and optimize performance.We foster a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where creative problem-solving and research excellence drive success.

 Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with traders to refine trading strategies and generate new ideas.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance data pipelines to streamline research and execution.
  • Conduct quantitative research and statistical analysis to identify trading signals and market inefficiencies.
  • Develop, back-test, and implement systematic trading strategies using large datasets.
  • Curate, transform, and present data to traders and analysts in a clear, accessible manner.
  • Engage in end-to-end research cycles, from ideation to production implementation.
  • Communicate findings clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary teams.

Your Skills and Experience:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related discipline.
  • Strong coding skills in Python. Experience with other languages a plus.
  • Experience with statistical analysis, numerical programming, or machine learning in Python (Polars/NumPy/SciPy).
  • Strong understanding of probability, statistics, and optimization; familiarity with machine learning techniques is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience working with large datasets, structuring and optimizing data pipelines and presenting data.
  • While prior professional financial experience is not required, an enthusiasm for financial markets and quantitative trading is highly beneficial.

About Us

IMC is a leading global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

 

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