Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - Investment Strategy Group - Analyst - London

WeAreTechWomen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank based in the UK is seeking a candidate to develop customized asset allocation solutions for clients. The position requires exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, a background in a relevant STEM field, and proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python. You'll collaborate with private wealth advisors to analyze client portfolios and present findings effectively. This role demands excellent communication abilities and a passion for the financial market. Join a diverse team and make a significant impact in wealth management.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in a STEM subject or a quantitative field.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills required.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized asset allocation solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with private wealth advisors for client portfolio analysis.
• Produce analysis for asset allocation presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative and teamwork oriented

Quantitative and analytical skills

Proficiency in Python

Excel skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a STEM subject

Master(s) in Finance with quantitative focus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Strategy Group (ISG) – Asset & Wealth Management

The Investment Strategy Group (ISG) within the Asset & Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs provides customized asset allocation solutions to help clients preserve and grow their wealth.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized asset allocation solutions and analysis for clients.
• Collaborate with the team and private wealth advisors to gather client information and analyze portfolios.
• Produce customized asset allocation solutions and prepare analysis for presentations.
• Assist with research on asset allocation models and individual asset classes.
• Provide asset allocation guidance to the Private Wealth Management team.
• Maintain presentations, data, meeting records, and other general business duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion to engage with clients.
• Attention to detail, patience, and ability to multi‑task under pressure.
• Collaborative, teamwork oriented, and able to follow instructions and execute with good judgement.
• Independent, logical, and critical thinking with a willingness to think outside the box.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills with a minimum undergraduate degree in a STEM subject or quantitative field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, or Computer Science). An undergraduate Economics degree combined with a quantitative postgraduate degree in Finance is also acceptable.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python preferable) and solid Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced high‑stress environment.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Master(s) in Finance with a quantitative focus (financial mathematics, quantitative finance, financial engineering, financial econometrics, etc.).
• Keen interest in the financial market and good investment sense.
• Knowledge of current academic research and industry practices.
• Proficiency in other European language(s) would be an advantage.

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 with 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 workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

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