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Graduate Quantitative ResearcherIMC Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
Graduate Quantitative Researcher

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

IMC Inc • Chicago, IL, United States
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Opportunities available in Chicago, Sydney, and Amsterdam

At IMC, Graduate Quantitative Researchers work at the intersection of advanced machine learning techniques and high-impact, real-world 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. Our research team works closely with traders and developers in an environment where problem solving, innovation, and teamwork are recognized and rewarded.

Your Core Responsibilities :

  • Conduct hands-on research to design, develop, and apply machine learning algorithms
  • Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover statistically significant patterns and market behavior insights
  • Implement and deploy new models into production
  • Maintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent
  • Communicate research progress and outcomes effectively, ensuring knowledge transfer within the team and across departments
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary teams to enhance machine learning capabilities and trading strategies

Your Skills and Experience :

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field of study
  • Able to commence full-time employment in 2025 or 2026
  • Deep understanding of machine learning, probability, and statistics, with practical experience in areas such as time series analysis, pattern recognition, portfolio optimization, market impact modelling and NLP
  • Approach data analysis with rigorous a thought process and strong intuition
  • Extensive experience with modern deep learning architectures and a solid foundation in classic machine learning techniques.
  • Creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively
  • Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired
  • About Us

    IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we've been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

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