Hiring: Quantitative Trading Strategist - Equity Options Company: IMC Trading Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:24:14 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, or market microstructure-focused roles. •In-depth knowledge 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). •Background in statistics, probability, time series analysis, or optimization is strongly preferred. Required Skills: •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. Compensation: •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!