Global Banking & Markets - Quantitative Engineering - Analyst / Associate - London

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

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm in London seeks a Quantitative Engineer to develop innovative risk management capabilities and perform quantitative analysis. This role involves collaboration with trading desks and the implementation of analytics for enhanced decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in a quantitative field, excellent programming skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Generous vacation entitlements

On-site fitness centers

Health advocacy services

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong self-management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Prior experience in a quantitative or technical role preferable.
• Experience in building risk management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting edge risk management capabilities for different desks.
• Perform systematic and quantitative analysis of different markets.
• Collaborate closely with trading and support for risk management systems.

Skills

Strong programming skills in C++, Java or Python

Self-management and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Excellent academic background in mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science

Job description

Global Banking & Markets - Quantitative Engineering - Analyst / Associate - London

Job Description

At Goldman Sachs, quantitative strategists are renowned for their expertise in building and developing quantitative and technological solutions to tackle complex analytical challenges. As a Portfolio Analytics strategist, you'll collaborate closely with trading desks and the business to define, implement, and manage all the analytics required to enhance decision-making and maintain a competitive edge. This includes real-time pricing, risk analytics, large-scale analysis, and optimizations, along with addressing technical challenges in a scalable manner. Being a strategist means being at the heart of the action on the trading floor, staying aware of and reacting to market environments, and working closely with key business stakeholders.

Your impact:

As a portfolio analytics strategist, you'll work with trading desks and desk strategists to integrate pricing models into state-of-the-art risk management tools. You'll be a key partner for the business on all risk management topics. This unique position sits at the intersection of mathematical models and real-life implementation, allowing you to make a significant impact by mastering the connection between the two. Strategists are at the core of business activities, constantly collaborating with colleagues from multiple regions and adjacent analytical teams to develop scalable, cutting‑edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop cutting edge risk management capabilities, providing fast and reliable tools for different desks and businesses.
• Perform systematic and quantitative analysis of different markets and implement the most optimal risk calculations accordingly.
• Work closely with trading and providing support for the risk management systems.
• Be involved with all stages of the software development life cycle with a range of technologies and collaborate closely with engineering teams who support the underlying infrastructure and frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Excellent academic background in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, or computer science. A major in computer science with an interest in quantitative topics, or a quantitative background with a strong interest in implementation, is preferred.
• Strong programming skills in an object oriented or functional paradigm such as C++, Java or Python.
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a high‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience up in finance or a cutting‑edge technology company is a plus.
• Experience in building risk management systems (irrespective of asset class) is also a plus.
• Previous quantitative or technical role working on or with a derivatives trading desk (irrespective of asset class) is also 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 154254
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 10/27/2025, 03:18 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.

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