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Quant Research Intern 2027

IMC Trading
🇭🇰Hong KongStudentInternPosted August 12, 2026

About the Role

IMC is a leading global trading firm combining technology, advanced quantitative research, and machine learning to trade globally. As a Quant Research Intern, you'll work at the intersection of data science, financial markets, and algorithmic trading, solving real-world challenges that drive trading strategies. This internship offers hands-on experience in quantitative research with structured learning, real-world project work, and direct mentorship from senior IMC employees.

  • Participate in intensive training covering trading concepts, statistical modelling, and machine learning
  • Tackle meaningful research challenges including designing predictive models and optimizing trading strategies
  • Explore financial datasets, identify patterns, and develop quantitative models
  • Present findings through reports and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a highly quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Commenced your penultimate year of study
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in applying mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world challenges
  • Curious and driven, with a passion for learning, adapting, and innovating in a fast-paced trading environment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
  • Must be able to start the internship in May/June 2027