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Quantitative Researcher - Options

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

IMC Trading is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join the options quant team. You will ... Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are ...

Quantitative Researcher (ETFs)

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$170K - $300K/yr

This Quantitative Researcher will be working directly with our international and domestic ETF ... full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. Old Mission is not ...

Quantitative Researcher

New York, NY ยท On-site

$170K - $300K/yr

As a Quantitative Researcher in our NYC office, you'll work directly with our traders and research ... full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. Old Mission is not ...

Quantitative Researcher - Futures

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

IMC is looking for experienced quantitative researchers to develop systematic futures trading ... Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are ...

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Quantitative Researcher to join our dynamic ... Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are ...

Quantitative Researcher - Equities

New York, NY ยท On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

IMC is looking for experienced quantitative researchers to develop high-frequency, low-latency ... Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are ...

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How much do full time quantitative researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time quantitative researcher in the United States is $119,165.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $152,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Quantitative Researcher vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFull Time Quantitative ResearcherQuantitative Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a master's or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., math, finance, statistics)Similar educational background, often with advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, often in finance, hedge funds, or asset management firmsFinancial institutions, investment banks, hedge funds
Primary ResponsibilitiesDeveloping models, conducting research, testing strategiesAnalyzing data, building models, supporting trading decisions

Both roles involve quantitative skills and similar educational backgrounds, but Full Time Quantitative Researchers focus more on developing new strategies and conducting in-depth research, while Quantitative Analysts often focus on data analysis and supporting trading activities within financial firms.

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Quantitative Researcher - Options

IMC

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$250K - $300K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

IMC Trading is seeking a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join the options quant team. You will join the team as a senior member with the expectation of leading projects and mentoring juniors. Skills and responsibilities listed below.
Your Core Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the trading and quantitative research team to evaluate existing algorithms
  • Combine knowledge of systems, mathematical techniques and trading to identify the best places to improve our trading system
  • Rapidly research, test, and prototype new algorithmic ideas, preferably with Python.
  • See through the high-quality implementation of ideas to full-scale production trading.
  • Mentor graduate quantitative researchers

Your Skills and Experience:
  • Ms or PhD in a highly quantitative field
  • At least 5 years in financial services or a quantitative environment
  • Experience in project or people management
  • Strong programming skills, Python, Java or C++ preferred
  • Proven success in quantitative modelling and algorithm development
  • You have experience with options pricing

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The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Salary Range
$250,000-$300,000 USD
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.