IMC

Graduate Quantitative Researcher (PhD)

IMC$250K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current PhD student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027 in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
  • Passion for research and problem solving.
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-centric approach.
  • Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C, or C++.
  • Availability for full-time employment starting February or August 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Apply analytical techniques to solve complex problems.
  • Build custom tools for exploring research ideas.
  • Design and develop mathematical trading models.
  • Implement and deploy models into production.
  • Maintain system consistency and best practices.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance coverage
  • Opportunity to work closely with Traders and Developers
  • Environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
As a Quantitative Researcher at IMC, your work will directly impact our global trading strategies. You will leverage your superior analytical, mathematical, and computing skills to improve existing models and develop new ones. We will empower you to discover your unique niche and excel, taking on responsibility and ownership from the start. Quantitative Researchers work closely Traders and Developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded.

Your Core Responsibilities:
  • Apply rigorous analytical and quantitative techniques to solve complex problems
  • Build custom tools to explore new research ideas
  • Design mathematical models based upon trading ideas
  • Implement and deploy new models into production
  • Maintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent

Your Skills and Experience:
  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 - July 2027 that is pursuing a PhD degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
  • Has a passion for research and problem solving
  • Approaches data analysis with rigorous thought processes and strong intuition
  • Is a creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively
  • Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++, etc) is highly desired
  • Must be available for full-time employment starting in February or August 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: $250,000

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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