Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027

IMCChicago, United StatesInternship Quant Trader

Posted July 1, 2026

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Last verified 2026-10-15. Confirm the employer's current requirements before applying.

Spend ten weeks learning options theory and market mechanics, using trading simulations and working on practical projects with traders and technologists. Receive dedicated mentoring and professional-development support.

Requirements

Quantitative university student graduating September 2027–July 2028. Strong analysis, quick decision making, initiative and collaboration. Interest in markets is expected but prior knowledge is unnecessary; programming is helpful. Must start on June 7, 2027.

Programme details

Accommodation is included. Strong internship performance may lead to a graduate offer. One application per role per year.

Employer-published base pay

USD 250,000 / year (annualized; prorated for the internship)

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Research candidates should demonstrate mathematical modelling, data analysis and coding. Graduate engineers need algorithms, data structures and strong programming fundamentals; the posting names Java or C++ as preferred languages.

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