Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer

Our 10-week trading internship is your chance to experience life as a trader at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from dedicated trainers and a mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Graduate Trader position at the end of the program.

Where you go from here is up to you!

• Participate in classroom-based training covering options theory, core principles of financial markets and trading simulations
• Team up with traders and technologists to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business
• Develop skills throughout the summer with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead
• Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
• Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
• Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics)
• Strong analytical skills
• Desire to learn and solve complex problems
• Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
• A team player with a proactive mindset
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required
• Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
• Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027

Base Salary: $250,000