A Financial Quantitative Analyst develops mathematical or statistical models used in the financial sector. Applies models and quantitative methods to analyze securities or other business data; provides analysis used to inform investment and trading strategies and manage risk.
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - FridayJob Location(s): 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4200, Chicago, IL 60606 15 Metro Tech Center, 7th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Salary:
$188,000 - $254,000 per year
Requisition ID:
4512584101
Duties:
Research, analyze, model, and interpret macroeconomic events for IMCs trading teams. Produce and provide research that informs trading strategies and management of risk surrounding news events. Closely track macroeconomic indicators, central bank policies, and geopolitical events that may impact financial markets. Use data analysis and creative research to come up with a thesis on possible outcomes in future decision points for macroeconomic events, as well as how those outcomes would impact financial markets. Interpret headlines in real-time and effectively communicate the impact on the underlying scenario, providing traders with timely insights and actionable updates. Understand the possible risks and opportunities in developing scenarios. Collaborate cross-functionally with traders to share insights and contribute to decision-making processes. Partial telecommuting permitted. Multiple positions available.
Requisition Number:
4512584101.
Requirements:
Masters degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Economics, or similarly quantitative field and two (2) years of experience as a Macro Analyst or a related occupation engaged in high frequency trading and/or at an investment bank. Must have at least two (2) years of experience in each of the following skill(s): 1. Conducting macroeconomic research and performing quantitative and statistical analysis of financial time series, economic indicators, and market data; 2. Collaborating with senior traders; 3. Applying quantitative analysis to global financial markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical events; 4. Identifying current market focus areas and forecasting the impact of macroeconomic developments on market conditions; and 5. Experience with programming in MATLAB, Python, R Programming, Excel VBA, and Bloomberg.
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. This position is eligible for IMC's Employee Referral Program. To submit a referral, please follow the standard referral process outlined in the Employee Referral Program policy.
Contact:
Interested candidates should apply online at www.imc.com/careers by searching for Macro News Analyst (
Req ID:
4512584101). Candidates may also submit resumes directly via email to talent@imc.com. Please include "Macro News Analyst (
