ZUG - 2026 - Graduate Crypto Trader

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IMC Trading seeks final-year quantitative students in mathematics, physics, econometrics or related fields to join as a Graduate Crypto Trader in Zug, starting with a six-week Global Trainee Programme and then joining the Crypto Options team. You will trade crypto options, develop and refine strategies, manage execution and risk, and collaborate with engineers under a seasoned mentor. The program targets February or August 2026 starts; strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in financial markets matter most, and programming experience (Python, Matlab or R) is a plus but not required. To apply, showcase relevant projects, teamwork, and a proactive learning mindset, and confirm willingness to relocate to Zug for IMC’s high-performance, collaborative culture.

Your IMC journey as a Graduate Quant Researcher begins with a six-week Global Trainee Programme led by our seasoned engineers and traders alongside graduates from all three IMC regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. During this traineeship, you will deepen your knowledge about trading and financial markets, IMC’s trading strategies, and our proprietary trading systems. Your training will continue back at your local office, where you’ll receive support from your dedicated mentor, an experienced researcher at IMC. Our trading teams span across discretionary, systematic, and execution-focused roles, giving you the chance to apply your skills in strategy, quantitative modelling, or market execution. Following the programme, you will join the Crypto Options team in Zug, so you can hit the ground running. You’ll receive recognition for your ideas and successes every step of the way.

Your Core Responsibilities:

•   Trade crypto options across a wide variety of venues and trading styles
•   Develop, maintain, and improve trading strategies and algorithms
•   Manage the execution and risk of complex trading portfolios
•   Collaborate closely with IMC’s technology developers and engineers

Your Skills and Experience:

•   In your ultimate year of study in mathematics, physics, econometrics, or a related quantitative field, and are seeking to join IMC full-time in February or August 2026
•   Experience in a programming language is a plus (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
•   First-class analytical skills
•   A genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required)

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.