IMC Trading
Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027
Chicago, United States · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- Our 10-week trading internship is your chance to experience life as a trader at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work.
- 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.
- We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from dedicated trainers and a mentor to guide you in your work and professional development.
Requirements
- 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)
- previous knowledge is NOT required
- 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.
Skills
- 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
Compensation
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Company info
- 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.
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