IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Trading Recruiter

Generalist RecruitingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of recruitment experience, with a proven track record of securing trading and quantitative research talent across Europe.
A track record of securing top talent, including candidates with multiple offers.
Ability to engage candidates, collaborate effectively with hiring managers, and influence decisions.
Ability to use metrics to evaluate performance and guide recruitment strategies.
Comfort using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end recruitment for trading and quantitative research openings in Europe.
Advise hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, and best practices to inform hiring decisions.
Develop sourcing strategies to reach passive and active candidates in competitive markets, using knowledge of the company’s culture, goals, and industry.
Maintain and grow an industry network to proactively identify and attract candidates from niche fields.
Evaluate candidates for technical expertise and cultural alignment with the hiring team’s needs.
Create a personalized candidate experience that highlights the company’s strengths.
Assess and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of hire.
Provide stakeholders with regular updates, successes, challenges, and data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies.

Desired Qualifications

Flexibility to pivot priorities as needs evolve.
Motivation and self-direction.

We are seeking a Trading Recruiter to join our team and help scale IMC’s talent acquisition efforts across Europe. In this role, you will be instrumental in attracting and securing exceptional talent in trading and quantitative research—disciplines that are critical to our continued success. As a strategic partner to the business, you will collaborate closely with leadership and global recruitment teams to craft and execute scalable, forward-thinking hiring strategies that align with our long-term vision—ensuring we consistently attract and secure top talent in the industry.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end recruitment for trading and quantitative research openings in Europe
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, offering insights on market trends, talent availability, and best practices to inform hiring decisions
Leverage a deep understanding of IMC’s culture, goals, and industry to develop creative and effective sourcing strategies that reach passive and active candidates in competitive markets
Maintain and grow a strong industry network to proactively identify and attract top-tier candidates from niche fields
Evaluate candidates for both technical expertise and cultural alignment to ensure their skills, experience, and values meet the needs of the hiring team
Create a personalized and engaging experience that highlights IMC’s unique strengths
Continuously assess and refine recruitment processes to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and the quality of hire
Provide regular updates to stakeholders, celebrating successes, addressing challenges, and offering data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies

Your Skills and Experience:

3+ years recruitment experience with a proven track record of securing top-tier trading and quantitative research talent across Europe
A track record of success in securing top talent, including candidates with multiple offers
Ability to engage candidates, collaborate effectively with hiring managers, and influence decisions
Skilled at using metrics to evaluate performance and guide recruitment strategies
Flexible and able to pivot priorities as needs evolve
Comfortable using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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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