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?

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

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.

Accelerate Technology 2026

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