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

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate / VP for the STS Equity Trading Strat team in London. The role involves developing systematic trading strategies and managing risk across equity volatility. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, advanced programming skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers exposure to a dynamic trading floor and significant impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced object-oriented coding and software design skills.
• High standards for work quality, rigor, and discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve systematic trading strategies to impact business.
• Gain exposure to equity volatility across various asset classes.
• Collaborate with traders and sales teams to meet needs.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Object-oriented programming

Financial mathematics

Excellent communication

Pressure management

Education

Strong academic background in quantitative discipline

Job description

Global Banking & Markets, STS Equity Trading Strat, Associates / VP. London location_on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, including corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We assist them in buying and selling financial products on exchanges worldwide, raising funding, and managing risk. This dynamic, entrepreneurial team thrives in fast-paced, changing environments and is 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 diverse client base. We develop sophisticated proprietary models and algorithms across various asset classes and regions to ensure a consistent and powerful approach in designing and maintaining our strategies.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Develop and improve systematic trading strategies and risk management to deliver direct commercial impact.
• Gain exposure to various asset classes, focusing on equity volatility.
• Collaborate with traders, sales teams, and strategists.
• Think strategically, proposing new business designs, analytics, and solutions to meet traders’ needs. As you gain expertise, you will have opportunities to deepen your focus areas.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic background in a quantitative or technical discipline.
• Advanced object-oriented coding and software design skills.
• Knowledge of financial mathematics and a keen interest in financial markets.
• High standards for work quality, rigor, and discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple stakeholders, demonstrate initiative, and deliver commercial impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in research or development of signals and systematic trading strategies.
• Knowledge of derivative pricing, especially in equity derivatives like flow volatility.
• Experience supporting risk systems in the front office.