HK - 2027 - Quant Research Intern

About the role

Join IMC as a Quant Research Intern in Hong Kong to gain hands-on experience in quantitative research, trading strategies, and machine learning within a global trading firm.

Role and Responsibilities

• Participate in intensive training on trading concepts, statistical modeling, and machine learning.
• Tackle research challenges like designing predictive models and optimizing strategies.
• Analyze large financial datasets to develop quantitative models for trading decisions.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Present findings through reports and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain deep understanding of finance, trading, market structure, and quantitative research.
• Acquire hands-on experience with data science techniques and Python programming.
• Experience real-time problem-solving in a quantitative trading environment.
• Develop skills to present research and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in quantitative fields like Math, CS, Physics, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in applying math and statistics.
• Proficient in Python or other programming languages such as C++, Java, MATLAB, or R.
• Curious, driven, and passionate about learning and innovating in trading.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex concepts.
• Available to start internship in May/June 2027.