Quantitative Research Intern (BS/MS) - Summer 2027

IMC Trading

Quantitative Research Intern (BS/MS) - Summer 2027

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Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

250K-250K Annually

Internship

Fintech • Machine Learning • Software • Financial Services

IMC is a proprietary trading firm powered by research and technology.

The Role

10-week in-person internship partnering with Quant Researchers to explore research ideas build analysis tools learn options theory and market making receive mentorship and professional development and compete for a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher role.

Summary Generated by Built In

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Quant Researcher at IMC. You will work alongside your mentor to explore new research ideas and build custom analysis tools that may be deployed into production. Throughout the summer there will be opportunities to enhance your knowledge of options theory market making algorithm complexity and trades analysis. 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 Quant Researcher position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!
Your Core Responsibilities:

Team up with Quant Researchers to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business
Enhance your understanding of options theory through classroom-based instruction
Develop your research skills 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

Your Skills & Experience:

Current university student graduating between September 2027 - July 2028 that is pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics Engineering Statistics Physics Computer Science or another highly quantitative field
Superior numerical analytical and critical thinking skills
Has a passion for research and solving complex problems
A creative thinker who is driven resilient and eager to develop trading intuition
Experience in a programming language (Python C C++) is highly desired
Must be able to start internship in-person on June 7 2027

You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. 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.
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.
Base Salary: $250000

Skills Required

Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 pursuing a BS or MS in Mathematics Engineering Statistics Physics Computer Science or another highly quantitative field.
Superior numerical analytical and critical thinking skills.
Passion for research and solving complex problems.
Creative driven resilient and eager to develop trading intuition.
Experience in a programming language (Python C C++).
Must be able to start the internship in-person on June 7 2027.

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The Company

HQ: Amsterdam

1954 Employees

Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

At IMC the best ideas win regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.