We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Researcher to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience curating and analyzing a broad range of trading-related data sources—including traditional market data, fundamental datasets, and other vendor-supplied information. This role will contribute to the development of innovative trading strategies, support data-driven decision-making, and collaborate closely with trading, technology, and data acquisition teams. Key Responsibilities:
Curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of market data, focusing on US equity and equity options
Integrate, preprocess, and evaluate fundamental & alternative data sources
Work closely with data acquisition & global data team to assess data quality
Build and maintain robust data pipelines for research and live trading environments
Perform data analysis ad statistical modeling to identify patterns and inefficiencies in the market
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of datasets used in quantitative modeling. - Document research processes, data provenance, and results with high standards of clarity and reproducibility
Collaborate with software engineers and traders to translate research into production-grade models and tools
Conduct quantitative research and analysis to support and enhance trading strategies
Required Skills & Experience:
3+ years of experience in a quantitative research or data-focused role in financial markets, ideally in a systematic trading environment
Proven experience working with a diverse range of trading and financial data
Must have previous knowledge of options markets and experience working with options data
Hands-on experience integrating and analyzing non-market data sources is a plus
Strong understanding of data vendor landscape
Advanced proficiency in Python
Experience with databases (SQL) and handling large datasets efficiently
Familiarity with real-time data systems and tick-level data processing
Familiarity with statistical and machine learning techniques
Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information. Salary Range
$250,000—$300,000 USD
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 our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.
