During this Masterclass, you will discover the world of high frequency trading at IMC. You will learn more about trading and market making through several lectures and market making games. Next to this, you will challenge yourself in a trading simulation and discuss trading strategies with our traders.
Who are you?
- Participants must be enrolled at a university in the UK or Ireland
- Please be aware that while we understand some universities may still be on summer break, we are only able to offer flight reimbursement for participants travelling from within Europe
- Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with visa applications for entry into the UK
- Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Mathematics, Econometrics, Engineering or a related quantitative field of study)
- Graduating in 2026 or 2027
What can you expect?
- Lectures to learn more about the world of high frequency trading at IMC
- Trading simulation in Python based on real-world data
- Q&A's to meet with our Traders and learn more about working at IMC
- Free lunch, drinks and snacks
The event will be held in London from 10:00 until 18:00. We expect you to travel to the location yourself (travel costs will be reimbursed). Please bring your own laptop to the event for the trading simulation.
Excited to join our UK Masterclass? Below you can find more information on the application process.
Application process
- Apply with your CV on our event page
- Take our assessments
- Neurolympics Assessment
- Video Assessment
- Passed the assessments? We will invite you for an online screen call with one of our recruiters
- You passed! We will invite you to participate in our UK Masterclass
- Are we a match after the event? We will fast track you to the final stage of interviews for the Summer Internship or Graduate Program!
*Applications close 24th August 2025*
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.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
At IMC, the best ideas win, regardless of hierarchy. Graduates receive mentorship and make an impact from day one, while experienced hires get to shape their own path in a flexible, high-performance environment. We remove barriers so everyone can grow and help drive one of the world’s leading liquidity providers.
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