Global Banking & Markets, Quantitative Researcher, Trading Strats, Associate, London

WeAreTechWomen; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Quantitative Strategist to lead their Trading & Market Making desk. The role involves developing market making strategies, utilizing advanced statistical techniques, and collaborating with teams to enhance trading performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background and programming skills.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional and personal growth opportunities

Wellness and mindfulness programs

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record in a relevant quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented or functional language.
• Self-motivated with strong self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quantitative Trading & Market Making desk by developing strategies.
• Utilize advanced statistical analysis and techniques for trading decisions.
• Implement frameworks for centralized risk management.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Programming in C++

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Self-management

Communication

Education

Degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

In Goldman Sachs, quantitative strategists are at the cutting edge of our business, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working closely with traders and sales, strategists provide invaluable quantitative insights into complex financial and technical challenges that drive our business decisions.

We are a team of strategists working to transform the Equity business through quantitative trading and automation of key daily decisions. Our scope includes product types such as stocks, options, ETFs, and futures, with strategies including market making, automatic quoting, central risk management, systematic trading, and algorithmic execution across global venues. We deploy statistical analysis and mathematical models to enhance business performance, collaborating with traders and sales on the trading floor to deliver value to clients and the firm.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead our Quantitative Trading & Market Making desk by developing market making and quoting strategies across equity products, from cash to derivatives.
2. Utilize advanced statistical analysis and techniques such as neural networks to build models that inform systematic trading and risk management decisions in real time.
3. Implement frameworks for centralized risk management and construct optimal portfolios across asset classes using factor models and other techniques.
4. Develop model calibration frameworks for our statistical and AI models, operating at scale with large datasets of time series data.
5. Advance our market making strategies using various technologies and collaborate closely with Quant Developers and engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent academic record in a relevant quantitative field such as physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science.
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented or functional language such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Self-motivated with strong self-management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we dedicate our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

We believe your unique qualities enhance your professional contributions. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, development, networks, benefits, wellness, and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We are also dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruitment process. More information can be found at disability statement.