Quantitative Researcher – Futures

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IMC TradingChicago, United States; New York, United Statesfull_timesenior

$250,000 – $300,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conduct alpha / signal / feature research targeted at intraday futures trading strategies — from hypothesis generation through rigorous data analysis.
  • Quickly prototype, backtest, and evaluate new trading ideas, using large-scale and high-frequency market data.
  • Collaborate with developers, traders, and fellow researchers to design and implement a robust research-to-production pipeline.
  • Monitor and refine existing strategies, continuously evaluating performance, risk, and edge decay.
  • Explore and integrate new data sources, alternative data sets, and market microstructure signals to expand the research toolbox.

Soft Skills

High-Frequency TradingFutures TradingDerivativesMarket MicrostructureCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Vision

Culture

High-Performance CultureCollaborative SpaceTransparent LeadershipWork-Life Balance

Requirements

Required: Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in a quantitative or technical discipline
Regions: Us

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About IMC Trading
Industry: fintech
Size: large

IMC is a global trading firm that provides essential liquidity to financial markets, powered by a cutting-edge research environment and world-class technology. They are known for their collaborative, high-performance culture and commitment to continuous innovation.

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Compensation
Base salary: $250,000 – $300,000 USD
Bonus: discretionary bonus