3+ years as a quantitative researcher in equity options or equities
Experience in equity signal generation and predictive modeling
Graduate or post-graduate degree with a strong performance in relevant fields
Experience in market making systems, ideally automated
Responsibilities
Understand and improve existing models and algorithms for better performance
Monetize existing algorithms through detailed data analysis
Rapidly prototype new algorithmic ideas using Python
Implement validated ideas into full-scale trading systems
Collaborate with developers to create a robust research and testing framework
Benefits
Discretionary bonus structure
Paid leave policies
Comprehensive insurance plans
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to contribute to high-impact trading strategies
Full Job Description
IMC is looking for experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency, low-latency equity trading strategies and predictive models. Candidates will join an effort of combining IMC's extensive options expertise with signals in the underlying equity market. Candidates will be responsible for performing large scale data analysis to derive unique predictions of equity market behavior that will then be leveraged by IMC's best-in-class technology to act on those predictions across both options and equities markets.
Once on board, candidates will join a growing team that will be essential to all aspects of IMC's trading. They will contribute not only to signal generation but also work w/ developers in design and implementation of a robust framework that allows for new ideas to be researched, tested, and put into production in a timely manner.
Your Core Responsibilities:
Understand the current suite of models and algorithms to make any short-term improvements while building a foundation to further leverage these models
Find innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through specific deep-dives and broad data analysis
Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python
Once validated, see through the high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading
Your Skills and Experience:
3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space
Experience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling. [required]
Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results, preference in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science
Experience working on a market making system, preferably in a more automated environment [preferred]
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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
$250,000-$300,000 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.
