IMC Trading

Proprietary trading using quantitative strategies

Quantitative Trader - Equities, Live Trading

Quantitative Trading / Algorithm DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Economics.
At least 3 years of experience in systematic equity trading, including direct exposure to live trading environments.
A strong understanding of market microstructure, order books, and execution dynamics in APAC markets.
Proven experience analyzing execution quality, market impact, and intraday performance drivers.
Strong programming and data analysis skills; Python or C++ is preferred.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple live priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Operate and oversee live high- to mid-frequency equity trading strategies across APAC markets.
Monitor intraday performance, risk, and execution quality; identify and act on anomalies in real time.
Analyze fills, slippage, adverse selection, and market impact to continuously improve execution outcomes.
Work closely with quantitative researchers to translate research ideas into robust, production-ready trading behavior.
Partner with engineers to diagnose production issues, improve system stability, and enhance trading infrastructure.
Contribute to post-trade analysis, performance attribution, and feedback into strategy iteration.
Ensure strategies operate within defined risk limits and respond appropriately to changing market conditions.

Desired Qualifications

Python or C++ programming skills.

IMC is seeking an experienced Quantitative Trader to focus on live trading operations and performance analysis for high to mid-frequency, delta-one equity strategies in APAC markets. Based in Hong Kong, this role sits close to production trading and is responsible for maximizing PnL through real-time monitoring, execution optimization, and rapid feedback loops between trading, research, and engineering.

This is a hands-on trading role with strong ownership of day-to-day strategy behaviour in live markets, requiring sound judgment under pressure and deep understanding of market microstructure.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Operate and oversee live high- to mid-frequency equity trading strategies across APAC markets
Monitor intraday performance, risk, and execution quality; identify and act on anomalies in real time
Analyse fills, slippage, adverse selection, and market impact to continuously improve execution outcomes
Work closely with quant researchers to translate research ideas into robust, production-ready trading behaviour
Partner with engineers to diagnose production issues, improve system stability, and enhance trading infrastructure
Contribute to post-trade analysis, performance attribution, and feedback into strategy iteration
Ensure strategies operate within defined risk limits and respond appropriately to changing market conditions

Your Skills and Experience:

Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar)
3+ years of experience in systematic equity trading, with direct exposure to live trading environments
Strong understanding of market microstructure, order books, and execution dynamics in APAC markets
Proven experience analysing execution quality, market impact, and intraday performance drivers
Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python/C++ strongly preferred)
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple live priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

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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