Quantitative Researcher

IMC is looking for an experienced Quantitative Researcher to develop trading
signals and predictive models for our Options business. If you enjoy solving
complex problems, working with large datasets, and building models that drive
trading performance, this role could be a great fit.

You will focus on researching and developing statistically robust signals and
models to better understand and predict options market behaviour. Your work will
directly inform trading strategies and have a measurable impact on performance.
You will also help shape the research direction by exploring new approaches and
improving existing methodologies.

IMC has strong advantages across market access, technology, and execution, and
you will work in a collaborative environment alongside traders and engineers to
translate research into production.

YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop and test alpha signals and predictive models for Indian options
markets 
* Perform large-scale data analysis to uncover patterns and trading
opportunities
* Apply rigorous statistical methods to ensure robustness and reliability of
results
* Build a deep understanding of market behaviour, pricing dynamics, and
structural inefficiencies
* Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate research into production
strategies
* Continuously improve models and identify new areas of research

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* 3+ years of experience in quantitative research in NSE/BSE, ideally within
derivatives or options
* Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and quantitative modelling
* Proven track record of developing impactful trading signals or models
* Experience working with large datasets and time-series data
* Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python preferred)
* Curious, analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and innovation

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.