Quantitative Research Intern 202627
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Job Summary
ABOUT IMC:
Were a high-performance trading firm powered by technology for those who want to be the best among the best.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
IMC is a leading global trading firm that combines technology advanced quantitative research and cutting-edge machine learning techniques to make markets more efficient. With a strong focus on innovation we leverage mathematical models and high-performance computing to drive our trading decisions.
As a Quant 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.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Participate in an intensive training program covering trading concepts options 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.
WHAT YOULL LEARN
- A deep understanding of trading market structure and quantitative research methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with data science techniques and programming in Python.
- Exposure to real-time problem-solving in a high-frequency trading environment.
- The ability to present research findings and work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Physics Engineering or a related discipline.
- 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 distill complex concepts into clear actionable insights.
LIFE AT IMC:
Culture & Values
IMC offers an open collaborative and low-hierarchy environment where our people are empowered to make an impact from day one. We invest heavily in learning and development to help our people grow quickly with collaboration at the core of how we work. We also give back donating 2% of annual profits to our Charitable Foundations and supporting employee-led volunteering initiatives.
Our values guide how we work: Dare to continuously innovate. Collaborate to succeed. Champion the best ideas. Take responsibility. Keep both feet on the ground. Build for our future.
We also offer a competitive salary package and a range of perks and benefits to ensure you are set up for success.
Perks & Benefits
- Work from our spectacular new Sydney office in Circular Quay with sweeping harbour views that was recently named World Building of the Year 2022.
- 6-week traineeship for graduates in one of our global offices with opportunities to travel and work overseas in one of our 9 offices across APAC India US UK and Europe.
- In-house chef with daily breakfast lunch and dinner provided as well as an in-house barista for free coffee all day!
- Social events including Friday night drinks annual weekend away social clubs and regular team events.
- Opportunities to give back with in-house charity days paid volunteering leave and dollar-matched charity donations.
- Wellbeing allowance and complimentary workout sessions including Barrys bootcamp Pilates and boxing.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at IMC so even if you dont feel like your skills completely match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Think you have what it takes Wed love to hear from you. Apply now.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- C/C++
- Data Collection
- Research Experience
- Signal Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- Tensorflow
About Company
0-50 employees
IMC is where the brightest minds in trading, technology, and quant research come together to solve the industry’s greatest challenges. Explore careers with us.
