Quantitative Desk Strategist - London: Trade & Modelling

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs’ Strats team in London is seeking an Associate for the Global Banking Markets desk. The role focuses on applying advanced mathematics and computational techniques to price derivatives, model risk, and identify market opportunities on a fast-paced trading floor.

We welcome candidates with degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering who can quickly learn financial concepts and contribute across trading, sales, and research.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and computational background.
• Ability to learn finance concepts and apply quantitative methods.
• Experience with large-scale systems and algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Develop derivative pricing models and empirical pricing tools.
• Build and optimize automated trading algorithms and tools.
• Analyze exposures, structure transactions, and contribute to risk measurement.
• Collaborate with trading, sales, and research teams on quantitative solutions.

Skills

Mathematics

Distributed systems

Programming languages

Finance concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/CS/Physics/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PhD considered

Job description

Goldman Sachs’ Strats team in London is seeking an Associate for the Global Banking Markets desk. The role focuses on applying advanced mathematics and computational techniques to price derivatives, model risk, and identify market opportunities on a fast-paced trading floor.

We welcome candidates with degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering who can quickly learn financial concepts and contribute across trading, sales, and research.