Archive · 19 Sep 2025
High-Speed Trading Firms Boost Salaries in India
Companies that use computers to make quick trades are paying new employees much more in India.
Firms like IMC Trading and Quadeye are offering huge salaries, even though the government is watching them closely.
IMC is offering interns a massive salary, and Quadeye is giving new hires big pay raises.
They need smart people to keep making money.
Even though some firms face trouble, others want to invest in the Indian market.
This demand is driven by the need for talented traders.
High-frequency trading firms in India are offering record pay to new hires.
IMC Trading offers interns up to Rs 12.5 lakh per month.
Quadeye raised entry-level salaries to Rs 7.5 lakh.
These pay increases are despite a decrease in trading volumes.
The demand for profitable traders remains high.
- Who
- High-frequency trading firms like IMC Trading and Quadeye.
- What
- Increasing entry-level salaries for new hires in India.
- When
- Currently, with significant increases in 2024.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Strong demand for skilled traders despite regulatory scrutiny.
- Main Players
- IMC Trading, Quadeye, Jane Street, Citadel Securities, Tower Research
- IMC Trading Intern Salary
- Up to Rs 12.5 lakh/month (2024)
- Quadeye Entry-Level Salary
- Rs 7.5 lakh/month
- Average Finance Professional Salary
- Approx. Rs 7 lakh/year
- Derivatives Market Volume Change
- Down 40% from peak
- Gross Profits (Equity Derivatives FY24)
- $7 billion
- SEBI Action
- Temporary ban on Jane Street
