2026 Launchpad Quant Trading Program
IMCChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted February 23, 2026
Internship
About the Company
IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone.
Job Description
The 2026 Launchpad Quant Trading Program is a 2-day program for students in their second year of study who are eager to explore the fast-paced world of high-frequency trading. The program provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore how their skills can lead to exciting careers in trading, and technology.
Requirements
- Availability to attend the program in Chicago on May 13 - 15, 2026
- Academic background in analytical/quantitative or related field of study such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.
- To be in your penultimate year of undergraduate study during Summer 2027, meaning you will graduate between Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
- Strong analytical skills and desire to solve complex problems
- Experience in programming language is an advantage (e.g. Python, Matlab, or R)
- Interest in financial markets, but no prior knowledge or experience is required
- Eligibility to work within the United States
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in trading simulation
- Networking opportunities with full-time IMC quantitative researchers, traders, and software engineers
- Accelerated interview process for the Summer 2027 Quant Trading Internship