IMC
Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS)
$250K
Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 1, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field; current student.
About the job
Develop and deploy quantitative models and research tools to improve IMC’s global trading strategies.
What you'll do
- Apply analytical and quantitative methods to solve complex problems and explore research ideas with custom tools.
- Design mathematical models based on trading ideas and implement them in production.
- Maintain logical and consistent systems and collaborate with Traders and Developers.
What they ask for
- Be a current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027.
- Pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field.
- Be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 2027.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, C, or C++.
- Passion for research and problem solving; rigorous data analysis, creativity, and collaborative problem solving.
Pay
$250,000 (base salary)
Tools
Python, C, C++
AI focus
The company describes machine learning as part of its trading approach, but the role posting does not specify AI duties.
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