Launchpad Australia 2024 - Expression of Interest

IMC Launchpad is an exclusive 2-day program for students graduating in 2026 looking to get a head start and accelerate their careers. If you're interested in building your understanding of what Traders and Engineers do while also gaining hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you.
To set you up for success, you'll be assigned a buddy who will support you before and during your time on the program. Whilst on the program, you will explore how to use mathematics, probability, and problem-solving skills in a real-world environment, which will deepen your understanding of trading. At the end of Launchpad, you will leave with an exclusive insight into life as a Trader or Engineer at IMC. Additionally, top performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for the 2025/26 Summer Internship Program in Trading, Software, or Hardware.
Your Core Responsibilities:

• Explore how to use mathematics, probability and problem-solving skills in a real-world environment, which will deepen your understanding of trading.
• Put theory into practice by developing your own trading strategies using our in-house trading simulation.
• Develop highly sought-after Python/C++ skills.
• Get to know IMC Traders and Engineers through desk shadowing and networking sessions.
• Immerse yourself in IMC's social life, with fitness classes, social events, and networking opportunities.

Your Skills and Experience:

• An academic background in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• A minimum Distinction average.
• Studying at an Australian or New Zealand university.

About Us
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets - providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.