IMC Trading Application Guide

--- HIREVUE or any pre-recorded, one-way video interview where the candidate records answers against a timer with no interviewer present. RUNS Justification: Candidate reports and specialist preparation tracking confirm that IMC Trading incorporates a pre-recorded, one-way video assessment component into several of its pipelines (such as for trader or specific regional graduate streams) following initial online gaming or aptitude assessments. Candidates record responses to behavioral and technical prompts against a strict timer without a live interviewer present. PSYCHOMETRIC / APTITUDE TEST from an external vendor. RUNS Justification: Candidate reports and assessment data confirm that IMC Trading utilizes external aptitude and cognitive screening tools. These have historically included platforms such as Saville Assessment (Swift Aptitude Tests) and BrainsFirst (NeurOlympics cognitive and neurological gamified assessments) depending on the regional intake and division. (Note: Separate programming tests hosted on platforms like HackerRank are categorized under technical assessments). ASSESSMENT CENTRE in the UK graduate sense: a scheduled group event with some combination of group exercise, case study, written exercise, presentation and partner interviews. DOES NOT RUN Justification: IMC Trading does not run traditional UK-style group assessment centres involving group exercises

IMC heavily recruits from target universities across the UK and Europe (such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Bristol, Warwick, ETH Zurich, and TU Delft). The academic profile is overwhelmingly quantitative: candidates typically study Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or Natural Sciences, often holding First-Class Honours degrees or master's/PhD qualifications. ---

Extremely competitive. Acceptance rates across the entire funnel are estimated below 2%, making it harder to enter than traditional bulge-bracket investment banks.

A strong academic track record, typically targeting a First-Class Honours or high 2:1 degree in a rigorous quantitative discipline.

Yes, IMC routinely sponsors skilled worker visas for qualified international graduates joining its Amsterdam and London offices.

Yes, but candidates are generally subject to a cooling-off period of 6 to 12 months before submitting a new application.

Contact your recruiter immediately upon receiving the scheduling link. IMC Trading recruiters are accustomed to student timetables and will work to accommodate reasonable alternative slots.

A stable broadband internet connection, a functioning HD webcam, a quiet room with neutral lighting, and a clean headset or microphone to prevent audio echo.

Business casual or professional attire is standard. Clean, neat clothing reflects respect for the interviewer and the interview process.

Look directly into the camera lens when speaking to simulate direct eye contact, rather than looking at the interviewer's face on your monitor.

Stay calm, use the chat function of the video platform immediately to notify the interviewer, and switch to your backup mobile hotspot or telephone link if arranged.

Clear your desk of clutter, close all unrelated browser tabs and notification pop-ups on your computer, and have a blank notepad and pen ready for calculations.

Do not guess blindly. Acknowledge your starting point, break down what you do know, state your assumptions clearly, and think out loud so the interviewer can guide your logic.

Yes, keep paper and pen handy for jotting down intermediate numbers, probability trees, or Fermi estimation breakdowns.

Candidate reports suggest that feedback and next-step invitations typically arrive within three to seven business days.

While not strictly mandatory, a brief, professional email sent via your recruiter or directly to the interviewer within 24 hours expressing appreciation for their time is viewed positively.

No. Calculators and external software tools are strictly prohibited during mental arithmetic and probability assessments; all calculations must be done mentally or on scratch paper.

Inform your recruiter as early as possible via email and phone. Legitimate health reasons are accommodated, provided notice is given before the call commences.

Are testing accommodations available for candidates with disabilities or neurodivergent needs?

Can I use a physical calculator during the numerical section?

What happens if your internet connection drops mid-recording?

Are reasonable accommodations available for candidates with specific needs?

Does IMC Trading sponsor international candidates for UK roles?

How should candidates handle timezone differences when completing the assessment?

What should you do if you do not receive a response after completing the assessment?

Is it acceptable to use secondary monitors or notes during the recording?