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Equity Options Quant Trader & Strategy Innovator

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IMC is seeking a quantitative researcher in Chicago to develop and refine models that enhance pricing, execution, and risk management. You will analyze large datasets and collaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers to deploy strategy improvements into live trading systems.

The role requires 3+ years in quant research or related fields, with strong Python skills and a preference for C++ knowledge. Candidates should understand market structure and production-ready research practices

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