IMC Trading

IMC’s core activity is global trading, based on quantitative research and cutting‑edge technologies. IMC develops innovative technologies and algorithms to provide liquidity on more than 120 trading venues around the world. The firm acts as a market maker (market maker) and offers trading services across all major types of financial assets, notably options, ETFs and crypto products (spot, perpetual contracts, futures, options, on‑chain and off‑chain).

IMC primarily serves financial institutions, such as asset managers, investment funds and other professional market participants, enabling them to access liquidity via institutional sales desks, options trading solutions, ETF market making and crypto solutions.

Present in Europe, the United States and the Asia‑Pacific region, IMC aims to be the global leader in trading by offering advanced technology solutions and optimal execution on international financial markets.

IMC is a global trading company founded in 1989 in Amsterdam. Since its creation, IMC has established itself as a major player in the trading sector thanks to a strong culture of innovation and cutting-edge technological expertise. The company has experienced several key stages in its development:

• Creation (1989): IMC began its activities on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange (AEX), specializing in providing liquidity on financial markets.
• International expansion: Over the years, IMC has opened offices in major global financial centers, including Chicago, Sydney, London, New York, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Zug, and Seoul, ensuring a presence on more than 120 marketplaces.
• Technological innovation: The company invests heavily in quantitative research and the development of trading algorithms, processing massive volumes of data daily and operating more than 9,000 servers across 9 countries.
• Product development: Today, IMC offers trading solutions across all major asset classes, including options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, and is positioned as one of the three largest providers of liquidity in listed options worldwide.
• Partnerships and strategic investments: The company develops partnerships with financial institutions and invests in strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global markets.
• Social commitment: IMC is committed to having a positive impact in the communities where it operates, supporting educational and social projects.
• Corporate culture: IMC emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and innovation, attracting international talent and fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Today, IMC continues to innovate and expand its activities, with the ambition of becoming the global leader in trading, while maintaining strong social responsibility and a corporate culture focused on performance and innovation.

The founder of IMC Trading is Rob Defares, who co-founded the company in 1989 in Amsterdam. He currently holds the position of CEO (Chief Executive Officer). The main members of the management team also include:

• Wouter Witvoet – Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Jeroen Tielman – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Tom Holman – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Jan van Kuijk – Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

IMC Trading is a quantitative trading and market making firm, active in global financial markets, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the United States. The company is recognized for its technological expertise and its role as a market maker on numerous stock exchanges.