Quantitative Trader Intern 2027

IMC is a fast, dynamic environment where you’re trusted to make decisions from day one. We trade a wide range of financial instruments in many different ways, so we look for different types of traders—from quantitative minds who enjoy the mathematical side of trading to those who prefer a fast-paced, hands-on style of trading and have a higher appetite for risk.

Our quantitative traders share one thing in common: they are at their best when solving complex problems. Their insights into global events, market shifts, and pricing help ensure we trade in the right place, at the right time.

Our 10-week trading internship is your chance to experience life as a trader at IMC. You’ll have the support you need to succeed, including a mixture of hands-on and classroom training, as well as a mentor overseeing your work and professional development. Most interns secure a graduate position at the end of the programme.

What You’ll Do

From day one, you’ll work on real projects, tackle complex problems, and learn from some of the industry’s strongest Traders and Engineers.

• Experience what it is like to be a Quantitative Trader at IMC, while developing your trading skills and systematic trading strategies.
• Work collaboratively in an environment where creativity, teamwork, and innovation are recognised and rewarded.
• Be supported by a mentor who oversees your progress and professional development.
• Have the opportunity to secure a full-time role with IMC once you graduate.

Your Skills and Experience

• An academic background in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Studies, Finance, or Economics, with a minimum Distinction average or equivalent.
• Commenced your penultimate year of study.
• Strong analytical skills and a desire to solve complicated problems.
• The ability to make decisions under uncertainty and remain focused under pressure.
• A genuine passion for financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required).
• The ability to commence in May/June 2027.

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by a uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and a commitment to giving back. We continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed—whether entering dynamic new markets, embracing disruptive technologies, or diversifying our trading strategies.