At a Glance
- Tasks: Maximise revenue through trading strategies and risk management in commodities options.
- Company: Join IMC, a global trading firm with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape and scale a new trading desk while making impactful decisions early on.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in volatility trading, strong STEM background, and Python skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We're building out a trading initiative in London, with a growing focus on listed commodities options. This expansion is supported by a mix of internal talent and experienced external hires. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the team offers a unique opportunity to help shape and scale a new desk from an early stage. The group combines deep expertise with broad trading experience and values innovation, ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration. As the desk continues to grow, there will be increasing opportunities to take on broader responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to its success.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Maximize revenue by identifying and monetizing short- and long‑term mispricings, as well as managing the resulting positions.
- Take lots of responsibility and ownership early in your time here to drive the strategy forward.
- Manage risk and develop market making strategies.
- Engage in data‑driven analysis, quantitative modelling, and algorithm development.
Your Skills And Experience
- 2+ years of volatility trading experience.
- BS, MS, or PhD, preferably in STEM.
- A quantitative and strategic mindset with a healthy appetite for risk.
- Strong technical skills in Statistics and Python.
- A proven ability to act and make decisions in a fast‑paced and competitive environment.
- Analytical, passionate about reflecting on past trades, and always seeking to improve.
- Experience with managing risk and developing market making strategies.
- Product experience is preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
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. 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.
Commodities Volatility Trader in City of London employer: IMC Trading
IMC is an exceptional employer for Machine Learning Researchers, offering a dynamic work culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of Machine Learning in trading, employees benefit from significant growth opportunities, access to cutting-edge technology, and a supportive environment that encourages open idea sharing across global teams. Located in a vibrant financial hub, IMC provides a unique chance to tackle impactful challenges while being part of a winning team dedicated to excellence in the Equities markets.
