Launchpad 2026 offers STEM students a chance to explore careers in trading and technology through workshops, hands-on experience, and networking. This event serves as a precursor to future internship opportunities.
Location: Amsterdam Office
Dates: 5 & 6 May 2026
Curious about what it's really like to work at the intersection of trading and technology? Launchpad 2026 is your chance to dive in. Over two action-packed days in our Amsterdam office, you'll gain insider knowledge, hands-on experience, and a real sense of life at IMC. You'll leave with new skills, fresh insights, and a clearer picture of how you can shape your career in trading or technology - all while building a network that will support you along the way.
During Launchpad, you will:
Who we are looking for:
Important to note:
This is an Expression of Interest, not a formal application. Applications are expected to open in early 2026. By registering your interest now, you will be among the first to hear when applications go live, and we will notify you directly via email.
*Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for participation in our programmes.
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.
Dates: 5 & 6 May 2026
Curious about what it's really like to work at the intersection of trading and technology? Launchpad 2026 is your chance to dive in. Over two action-packed days in our Amsterdam office, you'll gain insider knowledge, hands-on experience, and a real sense of life at IMC. You'll leave with new skills, fresh insights, and a clearer picture of how you can shape your career in trading or technology - all while building a network that will support you along the way.
During Launchpad, you will:
- Step into the shoes of a trader or engineer through interactive workshops and real-world case studies designed by our teams.
- Work side by side with IMC experts, sharpening your analytical and problem-solving skills while learning how trading and technology come together in practice.
- Get an inside look at our culture - from how we collaborate to how we innovate - and explore what makes IMC a unique place to start your career.
- Build connections with peers and IMC professionals who could be part of your future network.
Who we are looking for:
- STEM students graduating in 2028 from a European or UK university.
- Curious, ambitious individuals eager to explore a future in trading or technology.
- Students interested in applying for IMC's 2027 Summer Internship after Launchpad.
Important to note:
This is an Expression of Interest, not a formal application. Applications are expected to open in early 2026. By registering your interest now, you will be among the first to hear when applications go live, and we will notify you directly via email.
*Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for participation in our programmes.
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
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Technology
Trading
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