Research Analyst Intern - Summer 2027
- Term
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Pay
- $165k/yr
- Deadline
- Not published
- Visa
- Not stated
Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Research Analyst at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from a dedicated mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Research Analyst position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Participate in training covering options theory and core principles of financial markets
- Develop skills throughout the summer with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor
- Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
- Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
- Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to build valuable connections with your intern cohort and current employees
Your Skills & Experience:
- Current student at a university in the United States or Canada graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing an Economics, Business, Finance or related degree
- Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems
- Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
- A team player with a proactive mindset
- Experience programming in python preferred, but not required
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong interest in Financial Markets
- Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027
You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.
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.
Base Salary: $165,000
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.