Graduate Quantitative Trader

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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.

This description was published by IMC. Applications are handled on their careers site: we are not the employer and cannot process them.

For three decades IMC has provided liquidity to the financial markets globally. Specialised in algorithmic trading and advanced technology, we set the pace for the evolution of market making. Cutting-edge…