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Quantitative Researcher - Data Curation

IMC · Chicago, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
102 days
IMC's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of IMC's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IMC
high
177 stale, 1 reposted of 177 open
Hiring momentum
29 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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About this role

The Quantitative Researcher will curate, cleanse, and validate large volumes of trading-related data, focusing on US equity and options markets. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop trading strategies, performing data analysis and statistical modeling, and ensuring data quality for quantitative modeling. The researcher will also document processes and work closely with software engineers and traders to implement research findings into practical tools.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IMC as an employer.

What you need

  • 3+ years of experience in a quantitative research or data-focused role in financial markets
  • Proven experience working with a diverse range of trading and financial data
  • Previous knowledge of options markets and experience working with options data
  • Advanced proficiency in Python
  • Experience with databases (SQL)
  • Familiarity with real-time data systems and tick-level data processing

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience integrating and analyzing non-market data sources
  • Familiarity with statistical and machine learning techniques
  • Strong understanding of data vendor landscape

What you get

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is high, indicating a competitive compensation package but also potentially high expectations
  • Role involves significant collaboration with multiple teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Focus on data quality and accuracy suggests a rigorous work environment

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Listed by IMC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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