Global Banking & Markets, Portfolio Analytics Strat, Equities Derivatives, VP, London

eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a quantitative strategist to solve real-world problems through advanced analytical methods. Candidates will collaborate with bankers and traders, utilizing programming and mathematical expertise to enhance financial decision-making processes. This fast-paced role requires strong organizational, communication skills, and a keen interest in financial markets.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in a trading floor.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, or Scala.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quantitative solutions driving success in global financial markets.
• Work with bankers, traders, and portfolio managers on complex challenges.
• Develop intraday risk calculation capabilities and liaise with Strat community.

Skills

Analytical methods

Programming

Research and analysis

Innovation

Mathematical finance

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Scala

Job description

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Our quantitative strategists are at the cutting edge of our business, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working in close collaboration with bankers, traders and portfolio managers across the firm, their invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges power our business decisions.

As a member of our team, you will use your advanced training in mathematics, programming and logical thinking to deliver quantitative solutions that drive our success in global financial markets. Your talents for research, analysis and aptitude for innovation will enable you to contribute to a broad range of problems, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS

Portfolio Analytics Strat within Global Banking & Markets.

• A front office role working directly with our Equities Global Structured Products trading desks.
• Development of our intraday risk calculation capabilities.
• Liaising with the broader Strat community to solve problems pertaining to intraday risk management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Up to 5 years of professional experience within the financial services industry
• Professional experience in a trading floor environment is preferable
• Bachelor's or Master's in applicable field e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, computational finance, quantitative finance
• Strong programming skills in a general purpose language, e.g. python, C++, java, scala.
• Mathematical finance knowledge is preferable
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to exercise discretion with respect to confidential information

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

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