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Quantitative Researcher - Options

ImcChicago, ILJune 1st, 2026
Senior Quantitative Researcher - OptionsChicago, United StatesIMC Trading is seeking a senior quantitative researcher to join the options quant team. You will join the team as a senior member with the expectation of leading projects and mentoring juniors. Skills and responsibilities listed below.Your Core Responsibilities:Collaborate with the trading and quantitative research team to evaluate existing algorithmsCombine knowledge of systems, mathematical techniques and trading to identify the best places to improve our trading systemRapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python.See through the high-quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading.Mentor graduate quantitative researchersYour Skills and Experience:Ms or PhD in a highly quantitative fieldAt least 5 years in financial services or a quantitative environmentExperience in project or people managementStrong programming skills, Python, Java or C++ preferredProven success in quantitative modelling and algorithm developmentYou have experience with options pricingThe base salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.Salary Range$250,000 - $300,000 USDIMC 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.