We are looking for a recent graduate to join IMC as a Graduate Floor Trader. IMC is a high frequency trading firm and we have a strong trading presence in the broker market on the trading floor. As a Graduate Floor Trader, you will be assigned to one of the many EO options trading floors in the U.S., where you will actively respond to quotes in the open outcry broker market. We’re seeking someone who loves participating in markets and has superior analytical, mathematical, and computing skills. As a graduate floor trader your decisions have a direct impact on IMC’s trading strategies.

Your Core Responsibilities: 

• Work in a team of broker and screen traders to optimize trading
• Interact with brokers throughout the day, making markets and providing liquidity
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers
• Perform trades analysis to improve trading
• Develop, maintain, and enhance trading models, algorithms, systems, and positional risk
• Research new market opportunities   

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Recent university graduate or current university student graduating between May 2025 and July 2026 with a degree in finance, economics, mathematics or related field of study
• Superior numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Genuine interest in financial markets, though no prior knowledge or experience required
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-moving and competitive environment
• Experience with programming in Python is and advantage
• A team player – at IMC we’re all in together
• Eagerness to continuously learn
• Open to travel within the US to support IMC across multiple exchanges   
• Must be available to start full-time employment in August 2026

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: $200,000 USD

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

Da Vinci is looking for experienced quants to join a highly skilled, collaborative team in solving complex problems. You will play a key role in ensuring our operations perform at the highest level possible, working to achieve our goal of building one of the best proprietary trading firms in the world.

Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion? Then this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

Depending on your background and focus, your responsibilities may include:

As a Quant Trader

• Generate profits, trading by position taking and market making
• Manage and monitor trading risk in real-time
• Develop and refine strategies for both existing and new markets
• Optimize desk performance, devise new trading strategies and improve trading infrastructure

As a Quant Researcher:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities
• Develop tools that translate data analysis results into useful inputs for trading
• Build and back test quantitative models and strategies
• Collaborate with traders and developers to bring strategies to production
• Explore new markets and refine existing models and tools

As a Quant Developer:

• Design and implement high-performance trading systems and tools
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to translate ideas into robust, scalable code
• Improve infrastructure, latency, and deployment workflows
• Ensure reliable operation in live trading environments

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of experience in a quantitative role (trading, research, or development) at a prop shop like ours or similar
• A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Deep understanding of financial markets and/or algorithmic trading (especially for trading roles)
• Proficiency in programming (Python, C++)
• A strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously improve
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• A proactive, entrepreneurial attitude and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

• Base salary of 140 USD, with total compensation (including performance-based bonus) expected to be 500k + USD annually
• Outstanding performance is also rewarded with shareholding in the company
• Relocation package when moving across states
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 vacation days each year
• Meals during work hours
• Social events and after-work drinks