Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
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About the role
Original posting provided by IMC Trading
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Researcher to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience curating and analyzing a broad range of trading-related data sources—including traditional market data, fundamental datasets, and other vendor-supplied information. This role will contribute to the development of innovative trading strategies, support data-driven decision-making, and collaborate closely with trading, technology, and data acquisition teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of market data, focusing on US equity and equity options
- Integrate, preprocess, and evaluate fundamental & alternative data sources
- Work closely with data acquisition & global data team to assess data quality
- Build and maintain robust data pipelines for research and live trading environments
- Perform data analysis ad statistical modeling to identify patterns and inefficiencies in the market
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of datasets used in quantitative modeling.
- Document research processes, data provenance, and results with high standards of clarity and reproducibility
- Collaborate with software engineers and traders to translate research into production-grade models and tools
- Conduct quantitative research and analysis to support and enhance trading strategies
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a quantitative research or data-focused role in financial markets, ideally in a systematic trading environment
- Proven experience working with a diverse range of trading and financial data
- Must have previous knowledge of options markets and experience working with options data
- Hands-on experience integrating and analyzing non-market data sources is a plus
- Strong understanding of data vendor landscape
- Advanced proficiency in Python
- Experience with databases (SQL) and handling large datasets efficiently
- Familiarity with real-time data systems and tick-level data processing
- Familiarity with statistical and machine learning techniques
- Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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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.