Volatility Trader

imc· Screen & Quant Trading
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📍 Mumbai, India

About this role

At IMC we run volatility trading strategies which are separate from our usual low-latency, execution based market making strategies. We rely on macro research and historical signals to place opinionated, relative value trades on asset classes globally. IMC is successfully ramping up its volatility trading strategies. To accelerate growth we are looking to expand the team with experienced traders.

Your Core responsibilities:

  • Maximize revenue by both finding, and then capitalising on short term mispricing, as well as managing larger positions
  • Work closely with our best-in-class research and quant teams to analyse your results and improve your approach
  • Take responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward and be successful
  • You will be instrumental in assisting us with our strategic goal to build our options trading globally, with a focus on positional market making and relative value strategies

Your Skills and Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience as a Trader at a prop trading firm / market maker managing your own book
  • Prior experience of options position trading in Indian markets is good to have.
  • Experience in computer programming is desirable (Python, C/C++, Java, Matlab, SQL).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, healthy risk appetite, competitive by nature and fast decision maker
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

 

About Us

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Volatility Trader position at imc located?
This Volatility Trader role at imc is based in Mumbai, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Volatility Trader at imc belong to?
This Volatility Trader position is part of the Screen & Quant Trading department at imc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Volatility Trader position at imc?
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When was the Volatility Trader job at imc posted?
This Volatility Trader position at imc was posted on Apr 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Volatility Trader
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