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IMC Trading Australia

4.5
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

Graduate Quantitative Researcher

Sydney

Opportunity Expired

IMC is a global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary
AUD 200,000 / Year

Start Date
Ongoing

Application dates

Applications Open
26 Feb 2024
Applications Close
13 Jun 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
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Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Communications Engineering
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Engineering Management
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Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
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Food Science
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Genetics
Geology
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Physics & Astronomy
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • Australian Temporary Work Visa
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IMC is a fast, dynamic environment where youโ€™re trusted to make decisions from day one. We trade a wide range of financial instruments in many ways. This means we look for different types of traders, from the quantitative minds who enjoy exploring the mathematical side of trading to those who want more of the fast-paced, hands-on style of trading and have a higher appetite for risk.

Our traders and researchers all share one thing in commonโ€”they are at their best when solving complex problems. Their insights into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure that we always trade in the right place at the right time.

Your IMC journey will begin with a seven-week global trading traineeship led by our seasoned traders, quants and engineers, during which youโ€™ll meet graduates from Sydney, Amsterdam and Chicago. Youโ€™ll then continue your training in your local office for two months. During your training, weโ€™ll work closely with you, monitoring your skills, performance and preferences to help you find the trading career that is right for you.

Where you go from here is up to youโ€”weโ€™ll help you carve out your own niche as you tackle new challenges and explore exciting opportunities in our markets. And youโ€™ll gain real recognition for your ideas and successes along the way.

WHAT YOUโ€™LL DO:

  • Start with a seven-week international traineeship in one of our global offices.
  • Become familiar with the different areas of our business while being trained by some of the worldโ€™s best traders and engineers.
  • Solve complex problems and make decisions that will have a direct impact on the companyโ€™s trading profits.
  • Collaborate with traders to evaluate existing trading models, algorithms and systems.
  • Build customised analysis tools to explore new research ideas.
  • Design mathematical models based on innovative trading ideas.
  • Apply rigorous quantitative techniques to solve complex problems.
  • Implement these new models and put them into production.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with our Developers and Engineers to understand and improve technical infrastructure.
  • Research new market opportunities.
  • Have a real-time connection to the world economy and gain the knowledge to act on it.

WHAT YOUโ€™LL GET:

  • Support from a mentor specifically chosen to work with you and guide you through each step of your traineeship and onboarding process.
  • Structured training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • An environment where creativity, teamwork and innovation are recognised and rewarded.
  • The chance to travel the world and work in our offices across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
  • An inspiring and vibrant work environment in the new Quay Quarter Towers overlooking Sydney Harbourโ€”recently named โ€œthe worldโ€™s best building.โ€
  • Weekly social activities, regular team events and an annual company getaway.
  • In-house chef providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
  • In-house barista providing tea, coffee and refreshments.
  • Complimentary weekly fitness classes and subsidised health and wellbeing programs.
  • Paid volunteer leave to give back to causes that are important to you.
  • Generous relocation package if youโ€™re not from Sydney.

WHAT YOU HAVE:

  • Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complex problems.
  • A competitive drive to win and thrive in a team environment.
  • An inquisitive mind, self-sufficiency and resilience.
  • Strong programming skills in either C++, Java or Python are a plus.
  • A genuine passion for financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required).
  • Masterโ€™s or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering or Physics) preferred.
  • The ability to commence in either February or August 2025.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now itโ€™s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
S
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Viticulture
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

Australian Temporary Work Visa


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  • Graduate stories
My role at IMC is a value-based market-making (VMM) options trader on the Kospi 200 index with a specific focus on broker trading and relationships.

Anna Hardy

  • Graduate stories
My role at IMC is a value-based market-making (VMM) options trader on the Kospi 200 index with a specific focus on broker trading and relationships.

Anna Hardy

  • Graduate stories
My main responsibility is writing code, to extend, maintain or fix parts of our system.

Megan Humble

  • Graduate stories
My main responsibility is writing code, to extend, maintain or fix parts of our system.

Megan Humble