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Graduate Quantitative Trader

IMC Trading
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
IMC is looking for talented and passionate Quant Traders to play a critical role in trading a wide range of financial instruments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a Quant Trader, you will be part of highly motivated team facing the daily challenge of managing the execution and risk of complex trading portfolios. In this role you will work closely with IMC’s researchers, developers and engineers in an environment that values problem solving, innovation, and teamwork. You will have the support of a mentor and the freedom to find your niche and excel. We have start dates in February and August 2027.

Your Core Responsibilities

  • Engage in immersive, practical training to quickly acquire the skills needed to be successful on a trading desk
  • Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms
  • Solve complex problems to make a positive impact on the business
  • Find a competitive edge to drive results in the market while collaborating effectively with fellow IMC Traders

Your Skills And Experience

  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Economics)
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • A desire to learn and solve complex problems
  • Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player with a proactive, self-driven attitude
  • Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
  • Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
  • Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027

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 2027.

The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.

Base Salary: $250,000

About Us

IMC is a 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, Asia Pacific, and India, 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.

Salary : $250,000

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