IMC

financial markets

QuantitativeResearcher-DataCuration

$250–300k Chicago, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Quantitative Researcher - Data Curation at IMC. Skills: data curation, data analysis, trading strategy development. Curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of market data, focusing on US equity and equity options. Integrate, preprocess, and evaluate fundamental datasets”

Industry & Context.

financial markets

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

detail-oriented, analytical

Nice to Have

deep experience curating and analyzing a broad range of trading-related data sources—including traditional market data, fundamental datasets, and other vendor-supplied information

What You'll Do.

and validate large volumes of market data

focusing on US equity and equity options

and evaluate fundamental datasets

Contribute to the development of innovative trading strategies

Support data-driven decision-making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate closely with trading, technology, and data acquisition teams

Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Researcher to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience curating and analyzing a broad range of trading-related data sources—including traditional market data, fundamental datasets, and other vendor-supplied information. This role will contribute to the development of innovative trading strategies, support data-driven decision-making, and collaborate closely with trading, technology, and data acquisition teams. Key Responsibilities: Curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of market data, focusing on US equity and equity options Integrate, preprocess, and evaluate fundamental 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. Salary Range $250,000—$300,000 USD 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.

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