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Macro Analyst

IMC Trading
🇺🇸ChicagoJuniorFull-time$200k–$225kPosted June 30, 2026

About the Role

As a Macro Research Analyst on the US Index desk, you will partner closely with Traders to identify trading opportunities in US index futures and options markets. You will translate macro context into actionable trade ideas—framing views in probabilistic terms with conviction so that Traders can convert them into positions.

  • Monitor US equity indices and their macro context, including volatility term structures
  • Spot trading opportunities and perform impact/scenario analysis on global economic events
  • Prepare for and analyze important events such as FOMC meetings, data releases, and elections
  • Work proactively with Traders to game plan trading strategies and analyze the historical performance of trade recommendations
  • Study time series related to volatility and realized moves to identify patterns and potential regime shifts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Econometrics, STEM or a related field of study
  • 2-4 years of work experience with Equity Index, Equity Research and/or Fixed Income Futures
  • A strong and proven interest in financial markets, experience with options is a plus
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience in programming with Python is a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving and competitive environment
  • Strong focus on teamwork, details and accuracy
  • Fluent in English

What You'll Get

  • $200k–$225k base salary