Participate in a 2-day program at IMC to gain hands-on experience in trading and technology. Engage with professionals and network with peers while solving challenges.
Join IMC Accelerate, a 2-day in-office programme designed for ambitious students from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, graduating in 2026 or 2027. Accelerate offers an immersive introduction to IMC, combining trading and technology challenges with real exposure to how we operate as a global trading firm.
The programme will take place at our Amsterdam office on June 2nd & 3rd, with an additional social activity planned on June 1st to get to know your fellow participants and experience Amsterdam together. This programme focuses on students interested in Software Engineering roles at IMC.
Why Accelerate?
Fast-track opportunity
Strong performers may be fast-tracked in the interview process for IMC's Graduate roles. Please use these prep guides to prepare for your interview.
Your Skills and Experience
Note: if you applied for another program or position with IMC this season, you are not eligible to apply for this program.
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.
The programme will take place at our Amsterdam office on June 2nd & 3rd, with an additional social activity planned on June 1st to get to know your fellow participants and experience Amsterdam together. This programme focuses on students interested in Software Engineering roles at IMC.
Why Accelerate?
- Hands-on experience
Work on interactive trading and technology-based challenges that reflect how decisions are made at IMC. You'll gain practical insight into our way of thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. - Learn from IMC professionals
Connect with IMC traders, engineers, and recruiters who will share their experiences, career paths, and day-to-day work at the firm. - Realistic IMC environment
Experience our culture firsthand by working from our Amsterdam office, collaborating in small groups, and engaging directly with IMC teams. - Networking & Amsterdam experience
Get to know other top students from NL, DE, and BE universities, explore Amsterdam, and build connections that last beyond the programme.
Fast-track opportunity
Strong performers may be fast-tracked in the interview process for IMC's Graduate roles. Please use these prep guides to prepare for your interview.
Your Skills and Experience
- Studying a quantitative or technical degree such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, or a related field
- Enrolled at a university in the Netherlands, Germany, or Belgium
- Graduating in 2026 or 2027
- Interested in trading, technology, and solving complex problems
- Able to travel to Amsterdam from 1 June and participate in the programme on 2 & 3 June
- We recruit on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early. Applications close on 20 April
Note: if you applied for another program or position with IMC this season, you are not eligible to apply for this program.
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.
Top Skills
Software Engineering
IMC Trading London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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