Trader

LIFE AT IMC AS A TRADER WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers. Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world. OUR TEAM We now operate globally from offices in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific. Our employees work closely together in multidisciplinary teams, making our success possible. Technology - At IMC, technology is not a department, it is at the heart of everything we do. Our technologists push the limits of possibility, and then look beyond. In our fast-paced environment, short feedback loops mean projects worked on in the morning can enter production the next day. Trading – Although our traders come from many backgrounds they all have one thing in common: they are at their best solving complex problems. Their insight into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure we are trading in the right place, at the right time. Business Support - Around the world, IMC’s business support teams are essential for sustaining our success. In our dynamic environment, we have many exciting challenges and multidisciplinary opportunities to shape our operations and make a real impact. OUR CULTURE Our employees are our greatest asset so we give them lots of responsibility and the support they need to make a difference. Our flat structure fosters a culture of openness and collaboration, encouraging the sharing of ideas and knowledge. It makes no difference if you have been with us for three days or three years, the best idea wins. While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun; whether solving complex challenges or in team building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute towards a better society through our foundation. IMC Americas, Inc- 233 S. Upper Wacker Drive, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606 Title: Trader Duties: Develop, maintain, and enhance mathematical models, algorithms, and strategies for quantitative proprietary trading. Conduct quantitative research and analyses of financial markets, industries, and other relevant data to identify new market opportunities and refine trading strategies. Analyze, interpret, and model financial, economic, and industry data to develop and optimize trading strategy parameters to minimize slippage and maximize revenue generation. Design, develop, and enhance automated trading system components including trading models, algorithms, and platforms. Prepare and present high-quality financial analysis and reports following IMC global guidelines. Annual salary: $226,500.00 Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, pharmacy, or similarly quantitative and mathematical field and 3 years of experience with high frequency trading in a global market making environment plus some work experience with each of the following: Design, operation, and ownership of profitable and scalable trading strategies for equities, futures, options, and warrants; Driving full scope of high frequency trading strategy development including network architecture, investigation, and understanding of exchange feed and order latency characteristics, software development, derivative pricing, trading operations, data analysis, and compliance and risk management; Developing and applying novel quantitative methods (including use of randomized optimization, large grid search parameter optimization, design of utility functions for valuation optimization, Kalman filters to estimate pricing inputs) to improve profitability of high frequency trading strategies in Asian equities, futures, options, and warrants. Employer will accept three- or four-year bachelor's degree. Interested candidates should send resume to: talent@imc-chicago.com with “Traders” in subject line. This notice is being posted in connection with and as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for the above-described job opportunity. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application, with information on available workers or information on wages and working conditions, to a Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor, whose address is as follows: Certifying Officer U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311 Washington, D.C. 20210 (ph.) 404.893.0101 (fax) 404.893.4642 OUR HIRING PROCESS To set you up for success, you can find our hiring process including tips on applying and interviewing with us on our website. Now it’s up to you! Apply today to start an amazing journey with IMC.