Researcher - Digital Assets
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value position focused on research in a fast-evolving area, appealing to candidates with proven experience but higher risks in job stability.
- Focus on researching and developing in crypto markets
- Innovative environment with the latest technology
- Demanding experience expectations may limit applicants
Pros
- Opportunities to explore innovative trading methods
- Fast-paced work environment with immediate feedback
- Access to cutting-edge technology in finance
Cons
- Demanding requirements for previous experience in automated trading
- Less flexibility in work arrangements
- Potential for high-pressure situations during trading hours
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Onsite in Zug
Good fit
- Experienced researchers in automated trading
- Professionals looking to work with cutting-edge tech
- Individuals interested in deep analyses of crypto markets
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant background
- Those preferring consistent work patterns
- Individuals uncomfortable with high-pressure research tasks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
IMC has a strong presence in traditional Finance and has been expanding into Crypto over the last years. Through its overseas affiliates, IMC provides liquidity and trades on many cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols. IMC Zug is currently looking to expand its Research team, which builds the algorithms that support IMC's trading activities. You can expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers a steady stream of challenges and opportunities, with one of the most exciting aspects of the job being our quick feedback loop in the research, development and deployment of strategies.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Research within a team of highly experienced Researchers in the low latency, PnL-focused trading space.
- Work with a cutting-edge data and software stack.
- Work with our high performance computing platform.
- Extensive flexibility in exploring PnL-generating opportunities within your research area
Your Skills and Experience:
- at least 1 year of experience in researching and developing fully-automated low latency crypto trading strategies. Candidates without experience in fully-automated trading strategies shall not be considered for this role.
- Background in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Team player.
- Strong development skills in Python. Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
- Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly.
Location and Office Culture
We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one and we promise you a flat structure and an open, collaborative culture that stimulates the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our teams and offices.
Note that this is an onsite role in Zug, Switzerland, with very limited flexibility for working from home
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.
