Senior Trader

Senior Trader (Requisition ID: 4479679101)
IMC Americas, Inc. — New York, NY

Duties: IMC Americas, Inc. has multiple openings for Senior Trader (REQ# 4479679101) in Chicago, IL and New York, NY. Develop, maintain, and enhance mathematical models, strategies, and trading system components for quantitative proprietary trading in collaboration with developers (3%). Independently design and implement changes to trading models, strategies, and systems from end-to-end, including conceiving of proposed changes, creating a testing plan, and performing tests, and implementing changes (3%). Analyze, interpret, and model financial, economic, and industry data to optimize trading and maximize revenue generation using existing internal tools (3%). Create custom analysis tools for use at the firm to perform research beyond available analysis tools (3%). Prepare and present high-quality financial analysis and reports following IMC global guidelines (3%). Lead, mentor, and develop a team of traders, including managing Trading managers and leading trading teams across offices (15%). Supervise and mentor traders and interns, providing detailed feedback for their work (20%). Set trading strategy, performance goals, and standards for a group of traders, quant researchers, and technologists; and stay abreast of market trends and changes, adapting strategies as needed (15%). Enforce robust risk management practices and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal controls; and own PnL, risk management, and regulatory controls for the trading desk (10%). Influence organizational and strategic direction for the firm by collaborating with key stakeholders and leadership in IMC international offices (10%). Partner closely with other trading and technology leads to enhance trading strategies, systems, and tools (10%). Participate in Trader interview process and make hiring decisions for applicants to Trader positions (5%).Requirements: Bachelors degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mathematics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Physics, or similarly quantitative and mathematical field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related position. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in each of the following skill(s): 1. Developing, maintaining, and enhancing mathematical models, strategies, and trading system components for quantitative proprietary trading in collaboration with developers; 2. Operating trading strategies through a range of market circumstances, having a thorough understanding of risk at any point in time; 3. Rolling out and verifying new features on trading strategies; 4. Managing a trading firm's risk exposure; 5. Using Python and python coding libraries, including Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy to assist in quantitative analysis; 6. Experience trading products and navigating compliance regulations in trading markets; 7. Managing Quantitative traders ; and 8. Contributing to planning and prioritization decisions on a trading desk. Requires FINRA Certifications: (1) SIE, (2) Series 57, and (3) Series 24.Benefits: 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 https://www.imc.com/us/careers/benefits for more comprehensive information. Partial telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions available. Contact: Interested candidates should apply online at www.imc.com/careers by searching for "Senior Trader" (Requisition ID: 4479679101). Candidates may also submit resumes directly via email to talent@imc.com. Please include "Senior Trader (Requisition ID: 4479679101) in the subject line of your email.