Applied Research - Artificial Intelligence - London - Associate

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking and securities firm in London is hiring an Applied AI Researcher. This role focuses on advancing AI and Machine Learning technologies within the firm. Responsibilities include collaborating on production ML systems, conceptualizing AI software, and demonstrating technical leadership. Candidates should have strong Python experience and a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Financial education and support

On-site child care services

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies in a production environment.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience with software development for quantitative investment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to advance production machine-learning systems.
• Conceptualize and assess AI/ML-based software systems.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, production-ready code.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in cross-team projects.
• Create libraries and frameworks for reliable systems.

Skills

Building and maintaining large-scale Python applications

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Information Retrieval

Time Series Analysis

Recommender Systems

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance

Job description

Applied Research - Artificial Intelligence - London - Associate location_on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Opportunity Overview sitemap_outline CORPORATE TITLE Associate language OFFICE LOCATION(S) London assignment JOB FUNCTION Quantitative Engineering account_balance DIVISION Engineering Division

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategist groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Applied AI Researcher to join our dynamic Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research team. As an integral part of the team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the adoption of cutting‑edge AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies at the firm.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various AI/ML domains, including but not limited to machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, information retrieval, time series analysis, and recommender systems. As an experienced AI Researcher, you will help address the unique challenges that arise in machine learning systems within the financial domain. Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible in the intersection of quantitative research and artificial intelligence!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating effectively with colleagues to advance production machine‑learning systems and applications.
• Conceptualizing, experimenting with, and assessing AI/ML‑based software systems.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining high‑quality, production‑ready code.
• Demonstrating technical leadership by taking charge of cross‑team projects.
• Creating libraries and frameworks that underpin reliable and testable systems.
• Represent Goldman Sachs at conferences and within open‑source communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands‑on experience building and maintaining large‑scale Python applications.
• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• A minimum of 1‑3 years of AI/ML experience in the industry that demonstrates your expertise.

Extensive experience in software development for quantitative investment workflows in equities, fixed income, or multi‑asset strategies.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We’re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Healthcare & Medical Insurance

We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health Services

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

Child Care & Family Care

We offer on‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

Benefits at Goldman Sachs

Read more about the full suite of class‑leading benefits our firm has to offer.