IMC Trading

IMC Trading (officially standing for “International Marketmaker’s Combination”) is a global proprietary trading firm founded in 1989 by two traders on the floor of the Amsterdam Equity Options Exchange. It’s headquartered in Amsterdam, with a major U.S. presence in Chicago, and offices spanning the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India.

Company overview:

• Employees: Approximately 3,200+ across 6 continents
• Business: IMC provides essential liquidity to financial markets globally, acting as a top-3 liquidity provider by volume traded in listed options worldwide, and functions as a designated market maker.
• Asset classes: Trades across listed options, equities, ETFs, futures, and has an expanding crypto business covering spot, perps, futures, and options both on- and off-chain.

Tech-relevant focus (why it matters for job seekers):

• In-house technology – IMC develops its trading software entirely in-house, giving engineers ownership over systems tailored to the firm’s specific trading needs rather than relying on vendor tools.
• FPGA & low-latency systems – Dedicated hardware engineering teams work on FPGA-based infrastructure to support ultra-fast trade execution.
• AI & Machine Learning – Significant ongoing investment in AI/ML to enhance trading strategies and quant research.
• Large-scale computing – Access to cutting-edge, disruptive technology infrastructure supporting global trading operations.
• Culture – Positions itself as a technology-driven firm (not just finance), with dedicated tech teams supporting all nine global offices and an emphasis on collaboration between engineers, quant researchers, and traders rather than siloed roles.
• Open roles – The Chicago office alone lists hiring across Engineering, Data & Analytics, and AI & Machine Learning as leading categories.

Note: “IMC” can also refer to unrelated companies (e.g., IMC Group in agribusiness/shipping, or other regional IT firms). If you meant a different IMC, let me know and I can pull the right one.