Launchpad - Trading and Quant Research

Across three days, you’ll take part in immersive learning sessions, hands-on trading simulations, technical workshops and one-on-one conversations with IMC traders and quant researchers.

The program is designed to take you from exposure to application to assessment, giving you a genuine feel for the work, the people and the pace of one of the world’s leading trading firms.

You’ll explore how quantitative thinking is used in real markets, build practical problem-solving skills, and gain insight into what a future career at IMC could look like.

• Current student graduating in 2028 or 2029, studying at an Australian or New Zealand university
• An academic background in mathematics, statistics, applied probability, physics, actuarial science, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline
• A minimum high distinction average (or equivalent)
• Strong foundations in probability, statistics, and calculus
• Working knowledge of Python is desired but not required
• Genuine curiosity for quantitative problem-solving

You don't need prior knowledge or markets experience. Just bring a genuine interest in the field - we'll teach you the rest.

IMC offers an open, collaborative, low-hierarchy environment where people are empowered to make an impact from day one. Our values guide how we work: Dare to continuously innovate. Collaborate to succeed. Champion the best ideas. Take responsibility. Keep both feet on the ground. Build for our future.

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.