Quantitative Research Intern 2027

IMC is a leading global trading firm that combines technology advanced quantitative research and cutting-edge machine learning techniques to trade a broad range of products globally. With a strong focus on innovation we leverage quantitative models high-performance computing and a deep understanding of the markets to drive our trading decisions.

As a Quantitative Research Intern youll work at the intersection of data science financial markets and algorithmic trading solving real-world challenges that drive our trading strategies. This internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quantitative research supported by structured learning real-world project work and direct mentorship from senior IMC employees.

• Participate in an intensive training program covering trading concepts theory statistical modelling and machine learning techniques.
• Tackle a meaningful research challenge whether its designing new predictive models optimising existing strategies or leveraging alternative data to extract actionable insights.
• Explore large financial and market datasets identify patterns and develop quantitative models that contribute to our trading decisions.
• Work closely with traders researchers and engineers in a fast-paced intellectually stimulating environment.
• Present your findings through reports and presentations gaining exposure to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A deep understanding of finance trading market structure data and quantitative research methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with data science techniques and programming in Python.
• Exposure to real-time problem-solving in a quantitative trading environment.
• The ability to present research findings and work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.

• Currently pursuing a bachelors masters or PhD in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Physics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Commenced your penultimate year of study.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen interest in applying mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world challenges.
• Proficient in programming preferably in Python or other relevant languages like C Java MATLAB or R.
• Curious and driven with a passion for learning adapting and innovating in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear actionable insights.
• Must be able to start the internship in May/June 2027.

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989 weve 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.