IMC Trading
Type of Organisation
Trading company
Employer Profile
About IMC
IMC launched on the floor of the Options Exchange in Amsterdam in 1989 where they
were among the first to spot the importance of technology and innovation in the evolution
of market making. Nowadays, IMC is as much a technology firm as a trading house.
They develop innovative technology and employ advanced trading strategies to make
the markets on more than 100 of the world’s best-regulated trading venues. IMC now has offices in Sydney, Amsterdam, Chicago and Mumbai.
IMC’s cutting-edge systems and advanced trading strategies reduce transaction costs by ensuring tighter spreads between bid and offer prices. Supported by its own capital, IMC also conducts large volumes of transactions in a multitude of securities on multiple trading platforms across the world.
Culture at IMC
IMC hires the cream of the crop and trusts them to get on with the job. Like many tech-focused businesses, hierarchy is kept to a minimum and all staff are listened to and given the opportunity to have an impact. IMC believes that businesses and those who work for them should contribute towards a better society. Therefore, they give their time, talent, and money to enrich the lives of people in the communities where they live and work, with a particular focus on education. On a global level, IMC has prioritised supporting literacy drives in countries such as Tanzania and Haiti. Here in Australia, IMC has partnered particularly with the Fred Hollows foundation, Bear Cottage, Oz Harvest and many more.
Perks of IMC
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Work from our spectacular new Sydney office with sweeping harbour views that was named “World Building of the Year 2022”.
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6-week traineeship for graduates in one of our global offices, with opportunities to travel and work overseas in one of our offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney and Mumbai.
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In-house chef with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner provided as well as, an in-house barista for free coffee all-day!
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Social events including Friday night drinks, annual weekend away and regular team events.
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Opportunities to give back with in-house charity days, paid volunteering leave and dollar matched charity donations.
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Annual wellbeing allowance and complementary workout sessions including Barry's bootcamp and boxing.
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Generous referral bonuses for staff who refer someone that accepts an offer from IMC.
Programs at IMC
Launchpad Program
This exclusive 2-day program is for students graduating in 2026/27 looking to get a head start and accelerate their career. If you’re interested in building your understanding of what Traders and Engineers do while also gaining hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you. To set you up for success, you’ll be assigned a buddy who will support you before and during your time on the program. At the end of Launchpad, you will leave with an exclusive insight into life as a Trader or Engineer at IMC. Additionally, top performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for the 2025/26 Summer Internship Program in Trading, Software, or Hardware.
Women in Engineering
Ladies in Engineering is an exclusive program for students looking to get a head start and accelerate their careers. If you’re interested in building your understanding of what Engineers do at IMC, whilst gaining hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you. The one-day program will give you the chance to learn how we use math, computer science and problem-solving skills in a real-world environment. You will deepen your understanding of engineering at IMC through software and hardware simulations, desk shadowing and networking sessions. To set you up for success, you will be assigned a buddy who will support you before and during your time in the program. By the end, you will have an exclusive insight into life as an Engineer at IMC. Additionally, top performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for the 2025/26 Software or Hardware Internship Program.
Women in Trading
Ladies in Trading is an exclusive program for students looking to get a head start and accelerate their careers. If you’re interested in building your understanding of what Traders do at IMC, whilst gaining hands-on technical skills, this is the experience for you. The one-day program will give you the chance to learn how we use math, computer science and probability to solve problems in a real-world environment. You will deepen your understanding of trading at IMC through workshops, desk shadowing and networking sessions. To set you up for success, you will be assigned a buddy who will support you before and during your time in the program. Additionally, top performers will be fast-tracked to final round interviews for the 2025/26 Trading Internship Program.
Internship
Discover the fast-paced world of trading and technology through our Summer Internship Program. The 10-week program takes place from November 2025 through to February 2026 across Software, Hardware and Trading. You will learn everything you need to know about financial markets, so no background knowledge is required. Through classroom training, projects, desk-shadowing and traditional simulations, you’ll learn about market making, high-frequency trading and IMC’s business model. At the end of the Internship, you will have the opportunity to secure a full-time role with us when you graduate. IMC Interns receive a pro rated salary package with many additional benefits and perks including flights, accommodation and meals.
Graduate Program
Are you ambitious and focused? Open-minded and curious? Highly motivated and enjoy being challenged beyond expectations? Do you seek opportunities to put your intellect to the test, to indulge your love for mathematical riddles, patterns and data? If this is you, we invite you to apply for a place in our award-winning Graduate Program.
All roles across Trading, Software, Hardware and Site Reliability receive a competitive salary package with many additional benefits and perks.
Locations where there are vacancies for Graduates
Sydney
Residency requirements for Graduates wishing to apply
Australian and NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Roles available for Graduates
Graduate Trader, Graduate Software Engineer, Graduate Hardware Engineer, Graduate Site Reliability Engineer, Graduate Performance Engineer
Degree subjects required for Graduates wishing to apply
Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuaries, Finance, Economics
Employer Website
What do recent graduates say are the best things about working with us?
"I enjoy being given a large amount of responsibility and ownership early in my career, and I get to work with extremely talented and motivated individuals which is great."
"Great people and open culture, very interesting and intellectually stimulating work."