Quantitative Developer

Posted:
8/29/2024, 11:16:30 AM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

IMC is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join the Chicago team. As a Quantitative Developer, you will use your expertise to design, develop, and implement trading strategies. Our dynamic, fast-paced environment enables collaboration and rapid feedback loops across global teams. 

Your Core Responsibilities: 

  • Partner with quant researchers and traders to design, develop, and implement trading strategies
  • Translate quantitative models into production-ready code and optimize existing algorithms for superior execution  
  • Research, propose, and backtest enhancements to existing trading strategies
  • Collaborate with other technology teams to integrate algorithms into the overall trading system infrastructure 
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements and technology trends

Your Skills and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field 
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role at a proprietary trading firm 
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills 
  • Demonstrated experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis techniques 
  • Deep knowledge of financial markets, derivatives products, and trading strategies  
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

About Us

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.

IMC Trading

Website: http://www.imc.com/

Headquarter Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1989

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Cryptocurrency ⋅ Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ FinTech ⋅ Service Industry ⋅ Trading Platform