Graduate Quantitative Researcher

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IMC Trading is a fast-paced, data-driven trading firm operating across financial markets, cryptocurrency exchanges, and DeFi protocols. Based in Zug, Switzerland, IMC combines cutting-edge data infrastructure, high-performance computing, and close collaboration between researchers, developers, and engineers to develop and deploy live trading strategies. Research and test data-driven trading ideas. Analyse large and complex datasets from cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, and financial markets. Build, test, and improve models, signals, and algorithms that support trading strategies. Work with IMC's cutting-edge data, software, and high-performance computing infrastructure. Collaborate closely with researchers, developers, and engineers to turn research into production-ready strategies. Evaluate trading opportunities with a focus on performance, scalability, robustness, and risk. Final-year student or recent graduate in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly. Programming experience, ideally in Python; familiarity with C++ is a plus. A genuine interest in financial markets, trading, crypto, or DeFi. Comfortable working with data and applying quantitative methods to real-world problems. Curious, collaborative, and eager to take ownership in a fast-moving environment. Prior experience in trading, crypto, or financial markets is helpful but not required. Must be able to work on-site in Zug, Switzerland, with very limited work-from-home flexibility. Work alongside experienced researchers and developers in a dynamic, data-driven environment. Gain hands-on exposure to live strategy development from early in your career. Access to IMC's cutting-edge data, software, and high-performance computing infrastructure. An on-site role in Zug, Switzerland, offering a collaborative and fast-moving work culture.

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