Applied Research - Artificial Intelligence - London - VP

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank seeks an experienced AI Researcher to work on machine learning applications within the financial domain. The role includes collaborating on production systems, leading projects, and maintaining high-quality code. Candidates should have strong experience with Python and a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field, along with a minimum of 5 years in the industry. Join us to redefine what software can achieve in finance.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Mindfulness programs

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Python applications.
• Minimum of 5 years in the industry.
• Experience in software development for quantitative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on machine-learning systems.
• Conceptualize and assess AI/ML-based software.
• Develop and maintain production-ready code.
• Lead cross-team projects.

Skills

Building large-scale Python applications

Machine learning applications

Software development for quantitative finance

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various AI/ML domains, including but not limited to generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, information retrieval, and time series analysis. 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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 5 years of 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.

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.

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