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IMC Trading
IMC is a proprietary trading firm and market maker in various products listed on exchanges globally.
Chicago, IL, USA
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Data Quality Lead

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As lead of our Data Quality Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our systematic trading operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial mind that wants to build and grow a team that operates at the core of our trading operations. You will have the ability to play an active part in defining the global direction and focus for our data operations.
You will lead a team of analysts that takes ownership of historical and live data used for trading decisions. In that capacity, you will closely interact with both trading operations and our technical teams to implement processes and technical solutions that ensure the quality of requisite data sets. The processes and solutions should allow us to identify, flag, and correct anomalies.
Your Core Responsibilities:

  • Define and manage technical strategy to monitor, identify, and correct data issues.
  • Together with trading and research teams, define and align performance metrics for data quality and processes for data quality control.
  • Build, train, and lead a team of data quality analysts.
  • Interact with users to understand dependencies between data sets as well as the severity of data quality issues.
  • Organize responsibilities in the team to guarantee accurate and timely responses to data quality issues in historical or live data sets.


Your Skills and Experience:

  • At least 7 years of experience in data quality analysis and data management
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in Python and SQL
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams is preferred
  • Successfully managed projects related to data or software
  • Strong communication, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy and integrity


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.

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Burke Moser
Floor Trader
PAYING DIVIDENDS
Tackle the markets without feeling adrift
“Baptism by fire.” That’s how Moser recalls his experience live-trading at the Chicago Board Options Exchange after joining the firm as its inaugural graduate broker. But, thanks to the mentorship and guidance of seasoned colleagues, as well as the org’s formal training programs, the fintech newcomer ultimately found his footing in the field. “The knowledge I have gained today seemed unfathomable two years ago,” Moser said.
“Baptism by fire.” That’s how Moser recalls his experience live-trading at the Chicago Board Options Exchange after joining the firm as its inaugural graduate broker. But, thanks to the mentorship and guidance of seasoned colleagues, as well as the org’s formal training programs, the fintech newcomer ultimately found his footing in the field. “The knowledge I have gained today seemed unfathomable two years ago,” Moser said.
Since day one, IMC has given me the tools to succeed and supported me the whole way, allowing for maximum growth as a person, not just a trader.
Margaret Li
Software Engineer
REFINE THE TOOLS
Push fintech forward with your tech skills
For IMC, success hinges on speed. As a member of the execution team, Li sharpens software by shipping new code, troubleshooting and adding new features. With market interactions occurring quickly — “fractions of seconds," per Li — her team moves swiftly to see the impact of their efforts in the field. "We're the end user of our own technology, so we have a quick feedback loop that enables us to iterate much faster," she said.
For IMC, success hinges on speed. As a member of the execution team, Li sharpens software by shipping new code, troubleshooting and adding new features. With market interactions occurring quickly — “fractions of seconds," per Li — her team moves swiftly to see the impact of their efforts in the field. "We're the end user of our own technology, so we have a quick feedback loop that enables us to iterate much faster," she said.
If I ship code today, I can expect it to enter production the next day and can even get some analysis from traders on the technological and monetary impact it has made.
Ian Van Stralen
Hardware Engineer
CULTURE OF SUCCESS
Advance the org alongside talented colleagues
By working to continually improve the firm’s hardware, Van Stralen helps reduce latency where speed matters most. But his hyper-focused mission doesn’t come at the expense of bonding, crediting game nights, happy hours and other activities as establishing the team camaraderie that buoys success. “Getting along helps build strong teams,” he said. “Strong teams facilitate an openness that helps build a strong culture.”
By working to continually improve the firm’s hardware, Van Stralen helps reduce latency where speed matters most. But his hyper-focused mission doesn’t come at the expense of bonding, crediting game nights, happy hours and other activities as establishing the team camaraderie that buoys success. “Getting along helps build strong teams,” he said. “Strong teams facilitate an openness that helps build a strong culture.”
Good ideas can come from anywhere. Everyone at IMC works to remove barriers that could prevent innovation.

What are IMC Trading Perks + Benefits

IMC Trading Benefits Overview

At IMC, we believe in taking care of our people. But don’t just take our word for it, here’s a look at some of the perks you can expect when you work at IMC Chicago:

GO GLOBAL: With IMC, your success can take you around the world — or at the very least to our offices in
Chicago, Sydney, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, New York, Zug, and Mumbai.

FOOD'S ON US: We’ve got your lunches covered! Available daily, in addition to stocked kitchens. Choose from a variety of different restaurants each weekday – your meal is delivered to the office.

PLAN AHEAD: We’ll match your 401K contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 4% of your base salary.

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES: Commuting is a part of life in Chicago, so we cover up to $130 per month toward public transportation or a discounted parking garage.

GET COVERED: Your well-being is our priority. Medical, dental, and vision premiums are covered 100% for you and your dependents. We also cover 100% of Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance premiums. Additionally, our paid parental leave policy offers 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, and 15 paid days for non-primary caregivers.

GIVE BACK: The IMC Foundation supports non-profits around the world, as well as the causes that matter to you. We’ll match your donations and support your community service.

SWEAT IT OUT: We’ll reimburse you for gym or fitness studio memberships, workout apps, and race registrations so you can stay active in ways that motivate you. In the event you overdo it, take advantage of our free, 20-minute on-site massages.

SPECIAL EVENTS: At IMC we celebrate with events such as concerts, a summer family BBQ,  Cubs games, our annual holiday party, sports teams, and cross-team dinners…just to name a few! We also come together for our annual IMC Weekend Away – an all-inclusive trip where you and your colleagues can relax and have fun together at a fantastic vacation destination.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
IMC's team fitness initiatives include sponsored race teams as well as virtual/in-person fitness sessions including Barre, Yoga, HIIT, Meditation and more!
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Restricted work hours
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
IMC hosts a company weekend trip each year.
Free daily meals
We provide free breakfast and lunch every day.
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
IMC also provides Happy Hour meals weekly, in addition to daily breakfast and lunch.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services
Apprenticeship programs

Additional Perks + Benefits

We strive to update and adjust our perks in alignment with what our employees value! We keep a consistent pulse on our offerings, and are always willing to listen to IMCers' suggestions on how to improve our workplace.

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