Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Education
- Master's
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About the role
Original posting provided by IMC Trading
IMC Americas, Inc. has multiple openings for Macro News Analyst (REQ#4512584101) in Chicago, IL and New York, NY.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, model, and interpret macroeconomic events for IMC’s trading teams.
- Produce and provide research that informs trading strategies and management of risk surrounding news events.
- Closely track macroeconomic indicators, central bank policies, and geopolitical events that may impact financial markets.
- Use data analysis and creative research to come up with a thesis on possible outcomes in future decision points for macroeconomic events, as well as how those outcomes would impact financial markets.
- Interpret headlines in real-time and effectively communicate the impact on the underlying scenario, providing traders with timely insights and actionable updates.
- Understand the possible risks and opportunities in developing scenarios.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with traders to share insights and contribute to decision-making processes.
Partial telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions available. Requisition Number: 4512584101
Your Skills and Experience
This position requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Economics, or similarly quantitative field and two (2) years of experience as a Macro Analyst or a related occupation engaged in high frequency trading and/or at an investment bank.
Must have at least two (2) years of experience in each of the following skill(s):
- Conducting macroeconomic research and performing quantitative and statistical analysis of financial time series, economic indicators, and market data
- Collaborating with senior traders
- Applying quantitative analysis to global financial markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical events
- Identifying current market focus areas and forecasting the impact of macroeconomic developments on market conditions
- Experience with programming in MATLAB, Python, R Programming, Excel VBA, and Bloomberg.
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The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
About the company
IMC Trading
Large Enterprise
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.
IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages technology and quantitative research to optimize trading strategies across a variety of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and derivatives. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Amsterdam, IMC operates with a commitment to innovation and collaboration, fostering an environment where talented professionals can thrive. The firm is dedicated to responsible trading practices and actively engages in market-making to ensure liquidity and efficiency in financial markets worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making, IMC Trading is a leader in the fast-paced world of trading and investment.