2026 - Trading Intern - IIT Madras

ABOUT US
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets - providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.
WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT A TRADING CAREER AT IMC?
IMC trades a wide range of financial instruments, in many different ways. This means we look for different types of traders; from the quantitative minds who enjoy the mathematical side of trading to more operationally focused personalities who thrive on interacting with brokers over the phone. Our traders share one thing in common, though: they are at their best when solving complex problems. Their insights into global events, market shifts and pricing ensure we always trade in the right place, at the right time.
YOUR JOURNEY AS A TRADING INTERN
Our 9-week trading internship is your chance to experience life as a trader at IMC via meaningful and challenging projects. You'll have all the support you need to succeed: a mixture of hands-on, on-the-desk experience, and a mentor who'll oversee your work and professional development. Where you go from here is up to you - our internships are an accelerated path to secure a graduate position, so you have the opportunity to secure a job even before you have finished school.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT As a Trading Intern at IMC, you will
• Enjoy the support of a dedicated mentor and build a valuable network with our traders and technologists
• Be exposed to continuous learning by working on projects, desk shadowing and mock trading sessions, making sure you learn about trading inside-out
• Take part in tailor-made workshops for your personal development • Receive a highly competitive compensation package with accommodation included REASONS WHY THIS IS YOUR FUTURE INTERNSHIP
• You thrive working on meaningful and challenging projects
• You want to work at a place where creativity, teamwork and innovations are recognized and rewarded while making a direct impact
• You're aiming to secure a graduate position before actually graduating
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR?
• Available for 9 weeks
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Genuine interest in financial markets, though no prior knowledge or experience is required
• Experience in a programming language is an advantage (e.g. Python, Matlab or R)
• Students in penultimate year of Software Engineering or Computer Science related degree
• Interest in financial markets
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT At IMC, no two days are the same. Our workforce is just as varied. We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one. Our flat structure and open collaborative culture stimulate the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our different teams.
Internship Stipend INR 25,00,000/- Per Intern for 2 Months [Including INR 5,00,000/- Sign on Bonus]
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.