IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Research Analyst - Equities

Prop & Hedge Fund TradingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Business, or a STEM field from a top university.
Two to five years of experience in Indian equities.
Experience with Excel and Bloomberg.
Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills.
Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to contribute and communicate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor Indian corporate and macro news, sentiment, and material catalysts, and translate them into tradable actions.
Provide daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to trading strategies.
Maintain expertise in Indian market structure, companies, economy, and politics.
Collaborate with traders on strategies across market-making and position taking.
Assess the impact of corporate actions and upcoming events on pricing.
Communicate with analysts across Europe, the United States, and Asia on trading research and strategies.

Desired Qualifications

CFA qualification.
Team-handling experience.
Exposure to Indian macro or Indian cross-asset markets.
Exposure to Python.
Options knowledge, including understanding of the Greeks.

IMC is a leading global market maker, using algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities on multiple trading venues worldwide. We provide liquidity to the financial markets, driving efficiencies for buyers and sellers. Founded in 1989, we are an ambitious, innovative company and identified early on the importance technology would play in the fast-paced evolution of trading. This entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today and can be found in all of our offices around the world.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Monitor Indian corporate/macro news, sentiment, material catalysts and translate into tradable actions
Provide daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to our trading strategies
Maintain constant expertise of Indian market structure, companies, economy and politics
Collaborate with traders on strategies across market-making and position taking
Assess impact of various corporate actions and upcoming events on pricing
Communicate with other IMC Analysts across EU, US, Asia on trading research and strategies

Your Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Economics/Finance/Business OR STEM from a Top University. CFA would be a plus
2 - 5 years of experience in Indian equities. Team handling experience is preferred
Experience with Excel and Bloomberg is necessary
Strong written, analytical, and financial research skills supported by natural curiosity
Indian Macro/ Indian X-Asset exposure a plus
Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Skills to contribute and communicate in a team environment are essential
Exposure to Python and Options knowledge including understanding of the Greeks is a plus

About Us

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 management 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.

About the Company

IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

IMC Trading is a global proprietary trading firm that uses technology and quantitative strategies to trade financial instruments such as stocks, options, and futures with its own capital. It operates in major markets (Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney) and serves a diverse client base including institutional investors and individual traders. The company identifies market inefficiencies through advanced algorithms and data analytics, with teams of mathematicians, technologists, and traders who continuously improve strategies and build in-house solutions. Unlike firms that manage external funds, IMC trades for its own balance sheet, aiming to earn profits by executing high-frequency and systematic trades across global markets. Its approach centers on a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and collaboration, aiming to optimize markets while fostering an inclusive environment where employees can contribute meaningfully.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Founded: 1989

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