Quantitative Developer

at  IMC Financial Markets

IMC is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join the Chicago team. As a Quantitative Developer, you will use your expertise to design, develop, and implement trading strategies. Our dynamic, fast-paced environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with quant researchers and traders to design, develop, and implement trading strategies
• Translate quantitative models into production-ready code and optimize existing algorithms for superior execution
• Research, propose, and backtest enhancements to existing trading strategies
• Collaborate with other technology teams to integrate algorithms into the overall trading system infrastructure
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and technology trends

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a proprietary trading firm
• Strong C++ and Python programming skills
• Demonstrated experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis techniques
• Deep knowledge of financial markets, derivatives products, and trading strategies
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

About Us
IMC is a leading global market maker with offices in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role at the center of the financial markets provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.
In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves, and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact

• Partner with quant researchers and traders to design, develop, and implement trading strategies
• Translate quantitative models into production-ready code and optimize existing algorithms for superior execution
• Research, propose, and backtest enhancements to existing trading strategies
• Collaborate with other technology teams to integrate algorithms into the overall trading system infrastructure
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and technology trend