Commodities Strat Analyst/Associate - Quant Pricing & Trading

Goldman Sachs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Commodities Strats professional to join the Commodities trading desk, applying quantitative methods to pricing and risk management. You will work closely with traders and engineers to develop automated pricing models and trading tools on fast-paced markets.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, finance experience, and clear communication to deliver impactful commercial insights on a global trading floor.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative academic record in a relevant field such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in object-oriented programming with C++, Java or Python.
• Experience in finance or cutting-edge technology company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in Commodities preferred, but not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain derivatives pricing models across multiple sub-asset classes (Gas & Power, Oil Products, Metals).
• Build algorithms and models for automated pricing and quoting of derivatives.
• Expand automated pricing capabilities to new underliers/payoffs and solve idiosyncratic challenges.
• Contribute to physical commodities and structured transactions across the business.
• Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Programming

Communication skills

Education

Physics/Mathematics/Engineering/CS degree

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Commodities Strats professional to join the Commodities trading desk, applying quantitative methods to pricing and risk management. You will work closely with traders and engineers to develop automated pricing models and trading tools on fast-paced markets.

The role emphasizes strong programming skills, finance experience, and clear communication to deliver impactful commercial insights on a global trading floor.