IMC B.V.
IMC Trading
is seeking a talented
Quantitative Researcher
with proven experience in options pricing to join our trading organization. In this role, you will focus on developing, testing, and refining pricing models, with an emphasis on capturing edge through volatility modeling and market microstructure insights.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize pricing libraries for theoretical and empirical options pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, local/stochastic volatility, jump-diffusion)
Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and developers to translate model insights into actionable strategies
Research and implement models to fit implied volatility surfaces
Conduct statistical analysis on large volumes of historical and real-time market data
Backtest pricing and execution strategies across multiple timeframes and asset classes
Required Skills & Experience
PhD or Master’s in Math, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative field
Strong understanding of American options pricing theory and practice
Previous experience with pricing options on equities & equity indices, fixed-income products, event modeling
Strong programming experience (Python, Java or C++ preferred)
Solid background in statistics, stochastic processes, and numerical methods
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for financial markets
Prior experience in a trading or quant research environment is strongly preferred
Experience with real-time trading systems and low-latency infrastructure is a plus
Familiarity with volatility trading strategies or structured products is a plus
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; 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
$200,000 — $275,000 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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is seeking a talented
Quantitative Researcher
with proven experience in options pricing to join our trading organization. In this role, you will focus on developing, testing, and refining pricing models, with an emphasis on capturing edge through volatility modeling and market microstructure insights.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize pricing libraries for theoretical and empirical options pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, local/stochastic volatility, jump-diffusion)
Collaborate closely with traders, quantitative researchers, and developers to translate model insights into actionable strategies
Research and implement models to fit implied volatility surfaces
Conduct statistical analysis on large volumes of historical and real-time market data
Backtest pricing and execution strategies across multiple timeframes and asset classes
Required Skills & Experience
PhD or Master’s in Math, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative field
Strong understanding of American options pricing theory and practice
Previous experience with pricing options on equities & equity indices, fixed-income products, event modeling
Strong programming experience (Python, Java or C++ preferred)
Solid background in statistics, stochastic processes, and numerical methods
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for financial markets
Prior experience in a trading or quant research environment is strongly preferred
Experience with real-time trading systems and low-latency infrastructure is a plus
Familiarity with volatility trading strategies or structured products is a plus
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; 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
$200,000 — $275,000 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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