IMC Trading

machine learning research intern (summer 2027)

In short

Machine Learning Research Intern position at IMC, a research-driven proprietary trading firm, for Summer 2027 in Amsterdam (with time split in London). The 10-week onsite internship involves researching and applying ML algorithms to complex market problems, requiring an MSc in Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, strong Python/PyTorch skills, and no prior finance background. Compensation includes furnished accommodation and meals, with potential conversion to a full-time Graduate Researcher role.

About IMC
IMC is a research-driven trading firm that provides liquidity across trading venues and uses its own technology and capital to build proprietary systems and algorithms operating across global markets.
Responsibilities
•Conduct research to design, develop, and apply original machine learning algorithms
•Analyze large-scale datasets, develop predictive models, and evaluate approaches to complex market problems
•Develop research skills through project work, mentorship, and feedback from experienced researchers
•Build understanding of quantitative trading through instruction in options theory, market making, and related topics
Requirements
•Currently in the penultimate year of study and graduating in 2028
•Hold at least an MSc in Machine Learning, Statistics, Deep Learning, Probabilistic Programming, or a related quantitative field
•Strong foundations in statistics and machine learning, with a demonstrated research track record in ML, deep learning, or another quantitative field
•Proficient in Python and core machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
•No prior finance knowledge or experience required
•Able to start the internship in the last week of June 2027
Nice to have
•Publications in respected journals covering deep learning or time-series modeling
Conditions
•The internship lasts 10 weeks and less than 90 days
•Compensation package includes furnished corporate accommodation and catered meals
•High-performing interns may be considered for a full-time Graduate Researcher position after graduation
•The program is split between the Amsterdam headquarters and the London office
•IMC cannot obtain immigration sponsorship for candidates who currently have citizenship from Russia, Belarus or Iran and attend university in one of those countries
•Candidates with Ukrainian citizenship must hold a biometric passport for immigration sponsorship

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