Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options

Full Timejunior

Chicago, United StatesPosted 19 days ago

Role Overview

IMC Trading is hiring a entry-level Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options. This is a full-time role in Chicago. Part of IMC Trading's Trading hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Trading roles is $75k-$120k (based on 43 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

IMC is seeking experienced quantitative professionals to join our US Equity Options market-making business. We are a leading scaled liquidity provider in US equity options, operating a large-scale systematic trading platform spanning thousands of underlyings. Our platform integrates quantitative research, trading strategy development, and production engineering within a collaborative, non-siloed environment across trading, research, and development teams.

This role focuses on improving how automated trading decisions are designed, evaluated, and deployed in live markets. You will work at the intersection of quantitative research, execution, and risk management to enhance pricing quality, execution performance, and overall system robustness. Improvements influence the broader platform rather than a single seat, providing meaningful ownership and impact from day one. Compensation is competitive and aligned with individual contribution.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Develop and refine quantitative models that improve pricing, execution, and risk management.
Analyze large-scale market and trading datasets to identify structural improvements.
Design, test, and deploy strategy enhancements into production systems.
Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to iterate on live trading logic.
Contribute to scalable solutions that impact a broad universe of equity options products.
Drive research from idea generation through backtesting, implementation, and real-time monitoring.

Your Skills and Experience:

3+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or market microstructure-focused roles.
Experience working with exchange-traded products, ideally equity options.
Strong understanding of market structure and trading system behavior.
Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous analysis on large, real-world datasets.
Strong programming skills (Python required; C++ or similar preferred).
Experience integrating research into production trading systems.
Background in statistics, probability, time series analysis, or optimization is strongly preferred.

The Base Salary 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

$250,000

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options position at IMC Trading?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to IMC Trading. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options position at IMC Trading located?

This position is based in Chicago. IMC Trading has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options at IMC Trading earn?

IMC Trading has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options role at IMC Trading posted?

This role was posted on June 25, 2026 (19 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options role at IMC Trading entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements IMC Trading has listed.