Global Banking & Markets - IRP Volex Desk Strategist - Analyst - London

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a motivated Analyst for their London office. The role involves developing pricing models and collaborating with trading teams to enhance risk management tools and strategies. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, experience in object-oriented programming, and excellent communication skills. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to impact trading operations significantly.

Benefits

Generous vacation policies

Financial wellness education

On-site fitness centers

Qualifications

• Academic background in quantitative field like mathematics or computer science.
• Experience in object-oriented programming.
• Up to 3 years experience with financial markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Development of pricing models for derivative products.
• Collaboration with trading and structuring teams.
• Development of analytical tools for trading activities.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science

Tools

C/C++/C#/Java/Python

Job description

Global Banking & Markets - IRP Volex Desk Strategist - Analyst - London

Job Description

Quantitative strategists at Goldman Sachs are known for their ability to build and develop quantitative and technological expertise to solve complex analytical problems. Desk strategists work closely with a trading desk and/or sales teams to identify and understand business needs, and address gaps through development of real‑time tools for pricing and risk‑management. Working as a desk strategist means being aware and reactive of market environments, and being collaborative with stakeholders on optimizing trading strategies and risk‑hedging solutions.

Your impact:

The interest rate options and exotics desk strategists will typically work with the trading desks on developing and enhancing pricing and risk‑management tools, while also getting involved in the market‑making of over‑the‑counter products. Being at the core of their business activities, strategists are in constant collaboration with colleagues from multiple regions as well as adjacent analytical teams, helping develop scalable cutting‑edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Development of pricing models for derivative products within the interest rate options and exotics sphere;
• Collaboration with trading and structuring in analysis of trade ideas;
• Development of analytical tools and infrastructure to assist on core trading activities such as quoting, valuation and risk management;
• Collaboration with adjacent teams on optimizing real‑time infrastructures for pricing and risk calculations;
• Development of market‑making tools and bid‑offer generation, using state‑of‑the‑art in‑house technology;

Qualifications:

• Academic background in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science;
• Experience in object‑oriented programming with a language such as C/C++/C#/Java/Python or equivalent language;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Interest in working with front office programming of financial models and strategies;
• Up to 3 years of experience with financial markets; experience with interest rates is a plus;

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 151871
• Job Category Analyst
• Posting Date 10/30/2025, 05:23 PM
• 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).

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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