Applied Research - Artificial Intelligence - London - Associate

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment banking firm in London is seeking an Applied AI Researcher to advance machine learning technologies. The role requires hands-on experience with Python and 1-3 years in AI/ML. Responsibilities include collaborating on production systems and maintaining high-quality software. The firm promotes diversity and offers competitive benefits including health and wellness programs. Join us in redefining the AI landscape in finance.

Benefits

Competitive vacation policies

On-site fitness centers

Child care services

Medical advocacy services

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale Python applications.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of AI/ML experience in the industry.
• Extensive experience in software development for quantitative investment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues on machine-learning systems.
• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, production-ready code.
• Represent the firm at conferences and open-source communities.

Skills

Python applications

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Time Series Analysis

Recommender Systems

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Applied Research - Artificial Intelligence - London - Associate

Job Description

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 157703
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 09:23 AM
• Locations London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Healthcare & Medical Services

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.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

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

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

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

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