About the company
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, weāve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets ā providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.
Job Summary
Your Core Responsibilities:
šDevelop, execute, and scale profitable trading strategies across Chinese commodities markets (e.g., energy, precious metals, base metals). šTrade futures and related derivatives on major Chinese exchanges (SHFE, DCE, ZCE, INE, GFEX) and relevant offshore venues. šIntegrate fundamental research, macroeconomic analysis, and geopolitical developments into trading decisions. šPartner closely with the Commodities Analyst team to incorporate insights on supply/demand dynamics, inventory trends, shipping flows, regulatory developments, and government policy into actionable strategies. šIdentify and position around upcoming market catalysts, volatility events, and structural dislocations. šGenerate directional and volatility-driven trade ideas based on global and domestic Chinese market intelligence. šWork alongside quantitative researchers and technologists to refine execution, enhance data-driven decision-making, and scale systematic components of strategies. šActively manage risk, including exposure to macro events, liquidity shifts, regulatory changes, and cross-border dynamics. šContribute to continuous improvement of research frameworks, dashboards, and trading tools in collaboration with the Analyst and technology teams.
Your Skills and Experience:
šProven track record trading Chinese and/or global commodities futures and derivatives with consistent risk-adjusted returns. šStrong understanding of Chinese commodity markets, macroeconomic drivers, and geopolitical influences. šDeep knowledge of Chinese exchange rules, margin frameworks, and regulatory environment. šDemonstrated ability to translate fundamental and macro analysis into clear trading positioning. šExperience collaborating with analysts, quantitative researchers, and developers in a data-driven trading environment.
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