About the company
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, weāve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets ā providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.
Job Summary
Your Core Responsibilities:
šUnderstand the current suite of models and algorithms with the aim to make any short-term improvements. While building a foundation to further leverage these models šFind innovative ways to monetize existing algorithms through specific deep-dives and broad data analysis šRapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python. šOnce validated, see through the high quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading.
Your Skills and Experience:
š3+ years experience as a quantitative researcher with specific experience in the equity option or equities space. šExperience with equity signal generation and predictive modelling. [required] šRelevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results, preference in mathematics, science, financial engineering or computer science. šExperience working on a marketmaking system, preferably in a more automated environment [preferred]
