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**Quant Research Intern - BITS Pilani | IMC: Dive into Quantitative Trading** Your Role: Quant Research Intern - BITS Pilani at IMC. Leverage mathematical models and machine learning to drive trading strategies in this 2027 internship. Interpret financial datasets, develop quantitative models, and collaborate cross-functionally. Your Tasks: - Navigate an intensive training program in trading concepts, options theory, statistical modelling, and machine learning. - Address real-world research challenges, design predictive models, and optimize trading strategies. - Explore large financial datasets, identify patterns, and develop quantitative models for trading decisions. - Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences, fostering exposure and collaboration. Your Skills: - Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field like Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science. - Strong analytical skills, proficient in Python (or other relevant languages). - Curious and driven, with excellent communication skills and a keen interest in real-world application of mathematical techniques. What You’ll Gain: - hands-on experience in quantitative research, trading, and machine learning. - Exposure to high-frequency trading environments, structured learning, and direct mentorship. - Competitive stipend, perks, and benefits. - A low-hierarchy environment that empowers innovation and collaboration. Join IMC and contribute to making markets more efficient. Apply now.
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Full Job Description
Quant Research Intern
ABOUT IMC:
Were a high-performance trading firm powered by technology, for those who want to be the best among the best.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
IMC is a leading global trading firm that combines technology, advanced quantitative research, and cutting-edge machine learning techniques to make markets more efficient. With a strong focus on innovation, we leverage mathematical models and high-performance computing to drive our trading decisions. As a Quant Research Intern, youll work at the intersection of data science, financial markets, and algorithmic trading solving real-world challenges that drive our trading strategies. This internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quantitative research, supported by structured learning, real-world project work, and direct mentorship from senior IMC employees.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Participate in an intensive training program covering trading concepts, options theory, statistical modelling, and machine learning techniques. Tackle a meaningful research challenge - whether its designing new predictive models, optimising existing strategies, or leveraging alternative data to extract actionable insights. Explore large financial and market datasets, identify patterns, and develop quantitative models that contribute to our trading decisions. Work closely with traders, researchers, and engineers in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. Present your findings through reports and presentations, gaining exposure to both technical and non-technical audiences.
WHAT YOULL LEARN:
A deep understanding of trading, market structure, and quantitative research methodologies. Hands-on experience with data science techniques and programming in Python. Exposure to real-time problem-solving in a high-frequency trading environment. The ability to present research findings and work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in a highly quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in applying mathematical and statistical techniques to real-world challenges. Proficient in programming, preferably in Python, or other relevant languages like C++, Java, Matlab, or R. Curious and driven, with a passion for learning, adapting, and innovating in a fast-paced trading environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
LIFE AT IMC:
Culture s Values IMC offers an open, collaborative and low-hierarchy environment where our people are empowered to make an impact from day one. We invest heavily in learning and development to help our people grow quickly, with collaboration at the core of how we work. We also give back, donating 2% of annual profits to our Charitable Foundations and supporting employee-led volunteering initiatives. Our values guide how we work: Dare to continuously innovate. Collaborate to succeed. Champion the best ideas. Take responsibility. Keep both feet on the ground. Build for our future. We also offer a competitive stipend and a range of perks and benefits to ensure you are set up for success. Think you have what it takes? Wed love to hear from you.
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About Us
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, weve 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.
