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IMC Trading · 2 months ago

Graduate Trading Ops Specialist

Chicago, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

IMC is a global trading firm that provides essential liquidity in financial markets. The Graduate Trading Ops Specialist internship offers students the chance to collaborate with Quant Researchers on impactful projects while enhancing their understanding of options theory and developing their research skills.

Financial Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Team up with Quant Researchers to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business

Enhance your understanding of options theory through classroom-based instruction

Develop your research skills with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead

Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork

Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC

Attend a full-schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees

Qualification

PhD in quantitative fieldProgramming PythonProgramming CProgramming C++Numerical skillsAnalytical skillsResilienceCritical thinkingProblem solvingCreative thinkingTeamwork

Required

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

Superior numerical, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Has a passion for research and solving complex problems

A creative thinker who is driven, resilient, and eager to develop trading intuition

Experience in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired

Must be able to start internship in-person on June 8, 2026

Benefits

Paid leave

Insurance

Company

IMC Trading

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IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone.

Founded in 2022

Klein Amsterdam, Gelderland, NLD

1001-5000 employees

https://www.imc.com/us/imc-investments/

H1B Sponsorship

IMC Trading has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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2025 (25)

2024 (12)

2023 (9)

2022 (9)

2021 (15)

2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Christine Hansen

Managing Director / CEO

Robbert Heederik

CTO, IMC Markets

Recent News

PR Newswire

IMC launches venture capital initiative IMC Investments

2022-05-31

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