Global Banking & Markets, STS Equity Trading Strat, Associates / VP. London

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking and markets firm based in the UK is seeking a Vice President to develop and enhance systematic trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, excellent coding skills, and a thorough understanding of financial mathematics. Responsibilities include improving risk management and collaborating with various stakeholders on the trading floor. This role requires high work standards and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and supporting risk systems in the front office.
• Knowledge of derivative pricing, preferably in equity derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve systematic trading strategies and risk management.
• Gain exposure to various asset classes with a focus on equity volatility.
• Propose new business designs and analytics to meet traders' needs.

Skills

Advanced object-oriented coding

Knowledge of financial mathematics

Excellent communication skills

Experience in research or development of signals

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Strong academic background in a quantitative or technical discipline

Job description

Job Category: Vice President

Job Description: GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, comprised of individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

OUR IMPACT

The Systematic Trading Strategies (STS) Group is a global team responsible for creating systematic quantitative strategies and indices for a wide range of clients. We develop sophisticated proprietary models and algorithms across different asset classes and geographical regions to ensure a powerful and consistent approach in designing and maintaining our strategies.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

1. Deliver direct commercial impact through developing and improving systematic trading strategies and risk management.
2. Gain exposure to various asset classes our clients transact in, with a focus on equity volatility.
3. Connect with traders, salespeople, and multiple areas of strategists.
4. Be challenged to think strategically, proposing new business designs, analytics, and/or solutions to meet traders' needs. As you gain expertise in the dynamics of the trading business, you will have the opportunity to dive deeper into your areas of interest.
5. Strong academic background in a quantitative or technical discipline.
6. Advanced object-oriented coding and software design skills.
7. Knowledge of financial mathematics and a strong interest in financial markets.
8. High standards for work quality, with a high level of rigor and discipline.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple stakeholders, demonstrating initiative, and showing commercial impact.
11. Experience in research or development of signals and systematic trading strategies.
12. Knowledge of derivative pricing, preferably in the space of equity derivatives such as flow volatility.
13. Experience in developing and supporting risk systems in the front office.