IMC is a proprietary trading firm powered by research and technology.
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.

IMC Trading Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 60 % of the time
Company Office
HQChicago, Illinois, USA
New York City
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Why IMC Feels Like “A Group of Friends That Does Exciting Stuff Together
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IMC values sharp intellect over prior fintech experience when hiring

Articles We're In

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Andreas Rekdal Andreas Rekdal
Published on April 08, 2025

On the fast track: How IMC devs edge out the competition, one nanosecond at a time

Writing efficient code is important across the tech industry, but for developers at IMC, wasted nanoseconds can add up to lost opportunities.

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Updated on April 08, 2025

How IMC Trading’s Internship Program Helped This Grad Jumpstart Her Career

In 2020, an IMC intern left the program with new skills. This year, she's back as a full-time employee.

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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Updated on April 08, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist in Chicago

Five thousand data scientists make up Illinois’ workforce — and that number is growing. Built In spoke with two for a glimpse into their workday.

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Perks + Benefits

Compensation + Total Rewards
Offers performance bonuses
Provides relocation assistance
Provides home-office stipend for remote employees

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
Mandated unconscious bias training
Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups
Hiring practices promote diversity

Employee Satisfaction + Recognition
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Family + Childcare Benefits
Offers childcare benefits
Hosts company-sponsored family events
Provides family medical leave

Healthcare Benefits
Offers dental insurance
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers health insurance

Job Training + Talent Development
Provides continuing education stipend
Job training + conferences
Offers mentorship program

Technology We Use

C++
C++
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Java
Java
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Python
Python
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Scala
Scala
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verilog
verilog
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