Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027

Summary

IMC Trading is a global trading firm that offers a 10-week trading internship designed to immerse interns in the world of trading. Interns will participate in training, work on impactful projects, and receive mentorship to develop their skills and professional connections.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom-based training covering options theory, core principles of financial markets and trading simulations
• Team up with traders and technologists to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business
• Develop skills throughout the summer 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

Skills

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics)
• Strong analytical skills
• Desire to learn and solve complex problems
• Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
• A team player with a proactive mindset
• Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027
• Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Current university student graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics)
• Strong analytical skills
• Desire to learn and solve complex problems
• Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
• A team player with a proactive mindset
• Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027

Nice to Haves

• Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
• Interest in Financial Markets; previous knowledge is NOT required

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Benefits, including paid leave and insurance