Graduate Quantitative Researcher
Company | IMC Trading |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | PhD |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field of study
- Able to commence full-time employment in 2025 or 2026
- Deep understanding of machine learning, probability, and statistics, with practical experience in areas such as time series analysis, pattern recognition, portfolio optimization, market impact modelling and NLP
- Approach data analysis with rigorous a thought process and strong intuition
- Extensive experience with modern deep learning architectures and a solid foundation in classic machine learning techniques.
- Creative thinker who is driven and eager to solve challenging problems collaboratively
- Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired
Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on research to design, develop, and apply machine learning algorithms
- Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover statistically significant patterns and market behavior insights
- Implement and deploy new models into production
- Maintain best practices to keep our systems logical and consistent
- Communicate research progress and outcomes effectively, ensuring knowledge transfer within the team and across departments
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary teams to enhance machine learning capabilities and trading strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in a programming language (Python, C, C++) is highly desired