Graduate Trader 2026 - Expression of Interest

YOUR JOURNEY AS A GRADUATE TRADER

Your IMC journey begins with a six-week global trading traineeship led by our seasoned traders and technologist, during which you’ll link up with graduates from all three IMC regions. You’ll then continue your training in your local office for a further two months before joining a desk that matches your specific background and strengths. Where you go from here is up to you – we’ll help you carve out your own niche as you tackle new challenges and explore exciting opportunities in our markets. And you’ll gain real recognition for your ideas and successes along the way.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a graduate trader at IMC, you will

• Trade a wide range of financial instruments
• Develop, maintain and improve trading strategies and algorithms
• Manage the execution and risk of complex trading portfolios
• Work closely with IMC’s technology developers and engineers
• Have the support of your very own mentor

REASONS WHY THIS IS YOUR FUTURE JOB

• You love tackling complex challenges
• You want a real-time connection to the world economy, and the knowledge to act on it
• You want your decisions to directly impact the company’s trading profits
• You value creativity, camaraderie and innovation
• You want early responsibility and the freedom to find your niche and excel

WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR?

• Superior analytical skills
• Genuine interest in financial markets, though no prior knowledge or experience is required
• A team player – at IMC we’re all in it together
• Experience in a programming language (e.g. Python, Matlab or R) is an advantage
• Academic background in a relevant field (e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Econometrics)

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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, 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.