Quantitative Microstructure Analyst at IMC | Sydney

Join IMC Trading as a talented Quantitative Microstructure Analyst in our dynamic Performance team located in Sydney. In this role, you will collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to address complex challenges ranging from optimizing exchange connectivity and analyzing application performance to designing robust systems capable of managing vast quantities of data. If you thrive on solving difficult problems, this position is for you.Your Core Responsibilities:Conduct in-depth analysis of terabytes of network data to uncover patterns, validate hypotheses, and enhance system performance.Optimize, troubleshoot, and continuously tune our entire trading environment to boost the efficiency of our low-latency trading systems across financial exchanges.Analyze time series data from exchange network captures.Create, develop, test, and implement clean, reusable code.Collaborate closely with traders and other technology teams to promote global perspectives, information sharing, and sustainable, long-term solutions.Expand IMC's knowledge base to foster a comprehensive understanding of exchange infrastructure and protocols.Guide critical investment decisions by analyzing intricate technical issues independently.

Join IMC as a Procurement Analyst and play a vital role in enhancing our operational efficiency and commercial success. We are looking for a proactive, dependable, and commercially savvy individual to be part of our Sydney team within a prestigious global trading firm. As a Procurement Analyst, you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across trading, technology, and operations, as well as colleagues worldwide, to provide effective sourcing, supplier management, and commercial assistance throughout the organization. You'll take charge of your responsibilities, drive results, and ensure that procurement is recognized as a trusted and value-generating function.

Join our dynamic recruitment team as a Technical Recruiter, where you will be instrumental in sourcing and onboarding top-tier technology and infrastructure professionals to fuel our expansion. Collaborating closely with leaders in software engineering, infrastructure, and business, you will develop tailored hiring strategies that meet our evolving talent requirements while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.Your Core ResponsibilitiesEngage with technology and infrastructure leaders to comprehend hiring needs and create effective recruitment strategies across software engineering, data science, infrastructure, and business operations.Utilize data analytics and market insights to enhance sourcing methods, boost funnel performance, and facilitate informed hiring decisions.Proactively attract and engage premier technical talent through diverse channels, including technical communities, professional networks, social media, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies.Establish and nurture strong candidate pipelines across engineering, infrastructure (systems, networks, SRE), data engineering, and technical operations roles.Conduct initial screenings to evaluate technical competencies, experience, and cultural alignment.Ensure an outstanding candidate experience through clear communication and prompt feedback throughout the recruitment process.Assist hiring teams in coordinating technical assessments, interviews, scheduling, and structured feedback loops.Keep abreast of the latest technology and infrastructure trends, as well as market dynamics that may affect hiring needs and sourcing strategies.

At IMC, technology is the driving force behind our success, not just a department. Our in-house developed innovative software executes millions of trading decisions daily, allowing us to outperform our competitors through superior speed and decision-making.Our Java teams in Sydney develop a diverse range of applications and tools, focusing on trading algorithms, options pricing, volatility calculations, simulation frameworks, market risk applications, trade reconciliation, and data analysis & visualization tools for traders. We not only create business applications but also the tools essential for maintaining our cutting-edge development processes.This position is part of our Data Engineering team, which specializes in building highly scalable, high-throughput, low-latency Java applications that process and transform data from numerous sources at Petabyte scale. These applications power everything from real-time trading to comprehensive analytics. You will engage in both greenfield and re-engineering projects, collaborating with developers globally to construct scalable and reliable data platforms. By balancing speed with quality, you will write robust, testable software and thoughtfully evaluate trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, and maintainability.

At IMC, technology is the driving force behind our success. Our proprietary software is designed in-house and plays a crucial role in executing millions of trading decisions daily. We thrive by making informed and rapid decisions that give us an edge over our competitors. The engineering teams based in Sydney tackle a diverse range of applications, tools, and functionalities, including the implementation of trading algorithms, options pricing, volatility calculations, simulation frameworks, market risk applications, trade reconciliation systems, and data analysis and visualization tools for traders. Our commitment to innovation means we often need to develop not only the business applications but also the cutting-edge tools that support our development processes. We are actively seeking to enhance our software engineering teams across our Strategy, Research Tooling, and Backbone teams. The Strategy Developers collaborate with our options research and trading teams in Sydney to design and implement systematic trading strategies. In this role, you will engineer solutions within a Python-centric ecosystem that empowers our researchers and traders to transition strategies from initial prototypes to full production. You will also contribute to the tactical development of trading, analysis, and visualization tools for front-office operations. The Backbone Developers focus on creating scalable, business-critical applications and automation tools that support IMC's Sydney Mid-Office and Risk Management departments. They gather requirements and feedback from various internal stakeholders to implement innovative automation solutions through advanced coding practices. The Research Tooling Developers work closely with APAC Quant Research and other engineering teams to build and enhance tools that facilitate cutting-edge quantitative research. Our systems enable researchers to execute large-scale computations on distributed clusters, facilitating the exploration of new trading strategies, model training, and back testing. Your Core Responsibilities: Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-performance Python applications. Collaborate with traders, researchers, quants, and engineers to create scalable and reliable software solutions. Take full ownership of the development process, from gathering requirements to deploying in production. Implement automation and optimization projects to enhance trading and research workflows. Utilize advanced automated testing practices and frequent deployments to achieve agile and incremental improvements. Evaluate trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability within a complex technical environment.

At IMC, technology is the cornerstone of our operations. Our proprietary software drives millions of trading decisions each day, allowing us to outpace our competitors through enhanced decision-making speed and accuracy. The C++ Execution development teams based in Sydney focus on software that operates within the latency-sensitive layers of our technology stack, influencing every aspect of our organization. This includes ensuring market connectivity, managing vast data volumes, implementing sophisticated trading algorithms, and integrating cutting-edge hardware solutions.Your Core Responsibilities:As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, Traders, Researchers, and Quants to tackle complex projects while overseeing the full product development lifecycle—from requirement gathering to production deployment. Your role will involve creating reliable, high-performance software that balances production speed with quality and testability. Utilizing advanced automated testing and continuous daily deployments will enable you to deliver agile and incremental enhancements. You will consistently face challenges that require you to weigh trade-offs related to latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability within a diverse array of systems and technologies.Develop, test, deploy, and maintain applications and automation solutions for the Trading and Hardware Development teams.Engage with internal clients to gather requirements and feedback, devising innovative automation solutions through creative coding practices.

Join IMC Trading as a Quantitative Researcher specializing in Crypto Options. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your analytical skills to develop innovative strategies, conduct extensive market research, and contribute to the creation of cutting-edge trading models. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

ABOUT IMC: At IMC, we are a dynamic trading firm driven by technology, committed to attracting the best talent in the industry. Our focus is on innovation and the pursuit of excellence. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a prominent global trading organization, IMC fuses advanced technology, quantitative research, and state-of-the-art machine learning to enhance market efficiency. In this role, you will be at the forefront of data science, financial markets, and algorithmic trading, addressing real-world problems that influence our trading strategies. This internship program offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in quantitative research, complemented by structured learning, engaging project work, and mentorship from experienced IMC professionals. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Engage in a comprehensive training program covering trading principles, options theory, statistical modeling, and machine learning methodologies. Confront a significant research challenge—whether it’s creating new predictive models, optimizing current strategies, or utilizing alternative data for actionable insights. Analyze extensive financial and market datasets to uncover patterns and develop quantitative models that enhance our trading decisions. Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and engineers in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating setting. Present your research outcomes through detailed reports and presentations, gaining exposure to both technical and non-technical audiences. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: In-depth knowledge of trading, market structure, and quantitative research methodologies. Practical experience with data science techniques and programming in Python. Real-time problem-solving skills in a high-frequency trading environment. Ability to effectively communicate research findings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The Platform Engineering division at IMC Trading is dedicated to enhancing the productivity of technology teams by offering self-service tools, comprehensive documentation, and robust support. This team is tasked with the design, construction, and upkeep of the foundational runtime platforms essential for IMC's software applications. Our mission is to optimize development workflows, create a consistent technical framework globally, and provide teams with the resources they need to innovate effectively.As a global entity, Platform Engineering serves as a crucial link between the technical demands of application development and the operational challenges of deploying and maintaining these applications in live environments. Our goal is to reduce friction and ensure that engineering teams can function seamlessly, driving our initiatives forward.We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Site Reliability Engineer who will be pivotal in enhancing and optimizing our developer services infrastructure. You will become part of a highly skilled team that supports a range of critical systems, including source control, continuous integration pipelines, and observability tools, all integral to the stability and performance of our trading platforms.

Join IMC Trading as we embark on an exciting expansion journey throughout the Asia-Pacific region! We are seeking skilled ETF Traders to spearhead our growth into new markets. The ideal candidate will possess a robust track record in trading ETFs across at least one major APAC market, including China. This is a unique chance to significantly influence IMC's ETF operations. You will enjoy the autonomy to make impactful decisions, backed by state-of-the-art technology, and witness your innovative ideas yield tangible outcomes in real-world markets. At IMC, you will be part of a vibrant and collaborative trading team that excels in innovation, analytical rigor, and teamwork. We believe in competing and succeeding as a unit, promoting the free exchange of ideas across various disciplines, desks, and offices. Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers, software engineers, and hardware specialists, you will identify opportunities, enhance performance, and expand our ETF offerings in the APAC region.

Join our dynamic team as a Linux Engineer where you will leverage your deep expertise in Linux systems and Python scripting to enhance our global operations. Your role will involve engineering and managing Linux environments at scale, crucial for our mission-critical operations. You will also focus on improving automation and self-service tools that empower us to efficiently manage IMC’s extensive server infrastructure.The Linux Engineering team plays a vital role in provisioning, configuring, and ensuring the performance and reliability of a robust Linux infrastructure that supports a variety of workloads. This includes ultra-low latency systems essential for high-frequency trading and high-throughput environments that facilitate research workflows and numerous Kubernetes-based applications. A solid foundation in Linux, combined with a strong emphasis on automation, will enable you to ensure consistency and efficiency across our fleet. Your proactive approach, collaborative mindset, and problem-solving abilities, along with a commitment to continuous improvement, will be key in keeping IMC at the forefront of technology.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We focus on leveraging advanced technology, data-driven solutions, and automation to excel as an options market maker, providing competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our commitment to this mission drives us to design and implement proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. At Akuna, we nurture a flat organizational structure where the best ideas prevail.Founded in Sydney by Andrew Killion and his partners, Akuna launched its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the epicenter of the derivatives market and options trading. Today, we proudly serve clients from our offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London.

Stay Connected with IMC Trading After ICLR 2026 IMC Trading welcomes interest from attendees at ICLR 2026. Completing our brief form is not a formal job application, but it helps us keep in touch and consider your profile for future roles. After the conference, our team will review submissions and reach out if your background matches upcoming opportunities. Locations Amsterdam, Netherlands Chicago, United States Hong Kong, Hong Kong Mumbai, India New York, United States Sydney, Australia We look forward to staying in contact and exploring how you might contribute at IMC Trading.

Join IMC as a Graduate Site Reliability Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our cutting-edge, low-latency Linux trading environment. Balancing speed and quality is essential in our operations, and your contributions will be pivotal in automating various aspects of our platform.In this exciting position, you will embrace DevOps principles and implement SRE techniques to enhance IMC's operational capabilities. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, tackling the daily challenges of managing high-volume data flows in a complex distributed environment. Your role will involve addressing technical and trading challenges while ensuring the high availability, stability, and performance of our end-to-end systems.

Join IMC Trading as an Operations Specialist in the dynamic field of cryptocurrency. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operational processes, contributing to our mission of delivering cutting-edge trading solutions.

About TMGMAs a leader in the CFD trading landscape, TMGM offers an all-encompassing trading platform that spans stocks, commodities, indices, and currencies. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and excellence, ensuring our clients enjoy unmatched trading experiences while remaining compliant with regulatory standards.About the RoleJoin our esteemed Systematic Market Making team to enhance daily operations through automation, data analytics, and the development of reporting infrastructures. This position merges trading, data engineering, and quantitative analytics, allowing you to contribute significantly to the efficiency of our desk through reliable reporting, clean data pipelines, and actionable insights derived from extensive trading and market data.Collaborate closely with Quant Traders, Risk Managers, and Developers, gaining valuable exposure across pricing, hedging, liquidity management, and performance analysis. You will have a clear path toward leading the development of quantitative trading strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesTrading Operations & AutomationAutomate daily workflows across trading and risk management functions.Develop and maintain scripts to enhance efficiency and minimize manual tasks.Support monitoring tools for pricing, hedging, exposure, and execution quality.Improve the robustness and reliability of trading systems.Reporting Infrastructure & Data SystemsDesign, develop, and maintain reporting frameworks for trading performance, risk exposure, and liquidity metrics.Create scalable and maintainable data pipelines.Ensure data integrity and accuracy across reporting systems.Contribute to ad-hoc analysis requests from traders and senior management.Data Analytics & Research SupportTransform raw trading and market data into structured datasets.Extract insights to enhance pricing optimization and hedging efficiency.Analyze client flow, spread performance, slippage, and inventory behavior.Assist in research projects by preparing and validating datasets.Technology & ToolsUtilize Python extensively for analytics, automation, and data processing.Leverage SQL for querying extensive trading databases.Work with time-series data across diverse asset classes (FX, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Single Stocks).Continuously refine internal research and reporting tools.

Your Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize lucrative trading strategies within the Chinese commodities markets, encompassing sectors like energy, precious metals, and base metals.Engage in trading futures and associated derivatives on prominent Chinese exchanges (SHFE, DCE, ZCE, INE, GFEX) as well as pertinent offshore platforms.Incorporate fundamental research, macroeconomic insights, and geopolitical trends into trading strategies.Work collaboratively with the Commodities Analyst team to leverage insights on supply-demand dynamics, inventory patterns, shipping routes, regulatory updates, and government policies to formulate actionable trading strategies.Spot and capitalize on forthcoming market catalysts, volatility shifts, and structural dislocations.Generate innovative trade ideas driven by directionality and volatility, informed by both global and domestic intelligence on the Chinese market.Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technology teams to enhance execution processes, foster data-driven decision-making, and scale systematic components of trading strategies.Proactively manage risks, considering exposure to macroeconomic events, liquidity fluctuations, regulatory changes, and cross-border interactions.Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of research frameworks, dashboards, and trading tools in partnership with the Analyst and technology teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE: At IMC Trading, our Software Engineers do much more than just code; they are innovators who identify new opportunities, develop advanced technologies, and tackle complex challenges. Each day, our software influences millions of trading decisions in highly competitive markets worldwide, enabling us to outpace our competitors through smarter and quicker choices. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to impactful projects and make a tangible difference in our operations. In this role, you will receive guidance from a dedicated mentor who will support your project work and professional growth, along with opportunities for pair programming and code reviews. You will engage with real-world projects that add value to both developers and traders. Your project focus may include one of the following areas: Low Latency: You will work on the development and optimization of ultra-fast systems vital to IMC’s trading infrastructure, ensuring minimal latency to facilitate high-frequency trading. This will primarily involve C++ programming and collaboration with hardware, performance, and network engineers. Algorithmic Trading: Here, you will create and enhance systems that drive our trading strategies, developing algorithms for pricing and risk assessment, and building tools for analyzing and trading financial products using Java or Python. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Engage in real-world problem-solving and algorithm design while learning from experienced engineers and traders. Collaborate in a culture of creativity and innovation where teamwork is celebrated and knowledge sharing is encouraged. Deepen your understanding of high-frequency trading. Establish important relationships across our trading and technology divisions.

At IMC Trading, we are a leading global market maker leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies to operate within key financial markets worldwide. With our offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Sydney, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled liquidity and market expertise around the clock. Our Equity Options desk is rapidly expanding, focusing on a diverse range of single stocks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. We utilize top-tier execution capabilities, proprietary models, and high-quality market data to seize trading opportunities in both high-frequency and directional strategies. As we continue to grow this sector, we invite an experienced Equity Options Trader to propel performance and foster innovation.

Senior Campus Recruiter – Technology, APAC At IMC, our dedicated campus team is pivotal in attracting the brightest technology talents of tomorrow. As the Senior Campus Recruiter for Technology across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, you will spearhead our recruitment strategy, crafting our narrative and personally securing relationships with high-potential graduates and interns who will contribute to IMC’s growth and innovation. This role demands someone with a profound understanding of technology talent and the ability to articulate what makes IMC’s engineering culture stand out. You will thrive in a competitive landscape, collaborating closely with our Campus Events Lead, who will manage on-ground activities, allowing you to focus on strategy, relationship-building, and closing deals.