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Quantitative Research Intern (BS/MS) - Summer 2027

IMC Trading
🇺🇸ChicagoStudentIntern$250kPosted July 1, 2026

About the Role

A 10-week internship offering the opportunity to experience life as a Quant Researcher at IMC. You will work alongside a mentor to explore new research ideas and build custom analysis tools that may be deployed into production. Throughout the summer, you will enhance your knowledge of options theory, market making, algorithm complexity, and trades analysis. Interns who meet performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Graduate Quant Researcher position at the end of the program.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Team up with Quant Researchers to work on real projects that have potential to impact the business
  • Enhance understanding of options theory through classroom-based instruction
  • Develop research skills with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead
  • Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation, and teamwork
  • Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping envision your future at IMC
  • Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees

Responsibilities

  • Team up with Quant Researchers to work on real projects that have potential to impact our business
  • Enhance your understanding of options theory through classroom-based instruction
  • Develop your research skills with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor and intern lead
  • Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
  • Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
  • Attend a full-schedule of events and social activities to get to know your cohort and current employees

Requirements

  • Current university student graduating between September 2027 – July 2028 that is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field
  • Superior numerical, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Has a passion for research and solving complex problems
  • A creative thinker who is driven, resilient, and eager to develop trading intuition
  • Experience in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired
  • Must be able to start internship in-person on June 7, 2027

What You'll Get

  • $250k base salary
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Accommodations included
  • Discretionary bonus (for full-time, permanent positions)
  • Paid leave and insurance (for full-time, permanent positions)
  • Professional development sessions
  • Full schedule of events and social activities