IMC Trading

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Quantitative Research Intern (BS/MS) (Jun 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 200,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 19 Oct 2025
  • Start dateStart date 8 Jun 2026

Join IMC’s 10-week Quantitative Research Internship to work on impactful projects, gain options theory knowledge, and develop trading intuition in a collaborative environment.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Collaborate with Quant Researchers on real projects impacting the business
  • Enhance understanding of options theory through classroom instruction
  • Develop research skills with mentor and intern lead support and feedback
  • Build connections in a culture valuing problem solving, innovation, and teamwork
  • Participate in professional development sessions to envision your future at IMC
  • Attend events and social activities to engage with your cohort and employees

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Current university student graduating between September 2026 and July 2027 pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
  • Passion for research and solving complex problems
  • Creative, driven, resilient, and eager to develop trading intuition
  • Experience in programming languages such as Python, C, or C++ is highly desired
  • Availability to start the internship in-person on June 8, 2026

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Base salary: $200,000
  • Accommodations included during the internship
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonus and benefits including paid leave and insurance for full-time permanent positions

Training & Development

  • Mentorship from dedicated mentor and intern lead
  • Classroom-based instruction on options theory
  • Professional development sessions to support career vision

Career Progression

  • Opportunity to secure a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher position upon meeting performance expectations

How to Apply

  • Submit one application per role each year, focusing on the role that best matches your skills and interests
  • Multiple applications allowed but evaluated separately per role criteria
  • If previously applied and not selected, reapplication is allowed in the next recruitment season in 2026

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Engineering Management
  • Mathematics & Statistics
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
Sciences
  • Physics

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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IMC Trading USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Finance & Banking

IMC Trading is a global trading firm that specializes in market-making and proprietary trading, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance liquidity.