IMC

Equity Research Analyst

IMC • $150K — $200K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1+ years experience as an equity analyst/associate, preferably in a trading environment
  • Experience covering a broad range of sectors with adaptability to shift focus
  • Comfort with incomplete information, utilizing quantitative data supplemented with qualitative insights
  • Programming experience in Python, R or Matlab is a plus
  • Strong knowledge of options and understanding of the Greeks
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive setting
  • Team-oriented mindset is essential

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time news analysis to traders, assessing potential impacts
  • Give critical feedback to traders and analysts about company analyses
  • Construct future scenarios for short and medium-term equity movements
  • Stay updated on major US sectors such as Biotech, Healthcare, Financials, and Tech
  • Analyze risks for equity positions through due diligence and awareness of macro events
  • Collaborate closely with traders to analyze company events and manage associated risks
  • Challenge existing processes and contribute to the vision of the research team

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
  • Paid leave
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Overview:

IMC is looking for an Analyst to drive forward a rapidly growing research team that supports its extensive Equity Options trading business. The position will work hand and hand with current experienced team members, senior traders and senior management to continue building IMC's proprietary research platform and research team. The role will include all of the functions of a research analyst as well as driving members of the research and trading teams to critically think about specific company analysis and the impact of that analysis on equity options market dynamics. Here your decisions have direct impact on the company's trading profits and we are a place where creativity, teamwork and innovation are recognized and rewarded.

Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Provide real-time news analysis to traders, including potential impact.
  • Provide critical feedback for traders and other analysts regarding company analysis and the potential impacts of those analyses
  • Construct possible outcomes for both short and medium term equity moving events.
  • Keep up to date with any and all major US sectors, including but not limited to: Biotech, Healthcare, Financials, Energy, Tech, and Industrial.
  • Understand the possible risks for certain equity positions by providing due diligence on existing positions and keep abreast of major Macro events.
  • Work side by side w/ the trading team to analyze specific company events and manage risk around the expected impact of those events
  • Challenge the status quo and help create a vision for the future of the IMC research team

Your Skills and Experience:
  • 1+ years' experience as an equity analyst/associate (trading environment preferred)
  • Proven experience covering a broad range of sectors, plus the willingness to adapt focus, based on evolving opportunities
  • Comfort working with incomplete information, utilizing quantitative information as available but able supplement with qualitative insight
  • Experience with programming in Python, R or Matlab is a plus.
  • Strong Options knowledge including an understanding of the Greeks
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast-moving and competitive environment.
  • Desire to work in a team environment is a must.


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.

Salary Range

$150,000-$200,000 USD

About IMC

IMC Financial Markets, sometimes referred to as IMC Trading, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world. Founded in 1989 as International Market makers Combination, the company employs over 1100 people and has offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, Hong Kong and Mumbai. IMC is a technology-driven trading firm active in over 100 trading venues throughout the world and offering liquidity to over 200,000 securities. IMC makes markets in the major exchange-traded instruments – equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies – on 100 exchanges worldwide and is a significant liquidity provider on the NYSE Arca, NASDAQ, CBOE, BATS, and CME exchanges.
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