Volatility Trader at IMC (Mumbai, India)
IMC· Mumbai, India·
Job description
At IMC we run volatility trading strategies which are separate from our usual low-latency, execution based market making strategies. We rely on macro research and historical signals to place opinionated, relative value trades on asset classes globally. IMC is successfully ramping up its volatility trading strategies. To accelerate growth we are looking to expand the team with experienced traders.
Your Core responsibilities:
- Maximize revenue by both finding, and then capitalising on short term mispricing, as well as managing larger positions
- Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyse your results and improve your approach
- Take responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward and be successful
- You will be instrumental in assisting us with our strategic goal to build our options trading globally, with a focus on positional market making and relative value strategies
Your Skills and Experience:
- 4+ years of experience as a Trader at a prop trading firm / market maker managing your own book
- Prior experience of options position trading in Indian markets is good to have.
- Experience in computer programming is desirable (Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SQL).
- Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive by nature and fast decision maker
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
Why work at IMC
- Culture & Values: High-performance, collaborative, and non-hierarchical. 87% of employees say "IMC is a great place to work" (+4% vs global top-10%). imc.com
- Work Environment: Office-based (no remote policy indicated). Offers free catered breakfast and lunch, snacks, drinks, and Friday socials. Regular team events including an annual weekend trip.
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation with subsidized gym memberships, ergonomic desks, and health/well-being programs.
- Learning & Development: Extensive internal and external training programs. Graduates undergo a multi-week Graduate Traineeship (Trading School, Development School, FPGA School).
- Diversity: Employees represent 70+ nationalities, with a strong commitment to D&I.
- Giving Back: A share of profits is donated to non-profits, with a focus on education. Employees get volunteer time, donation matching, and grants.