Asset & Wealth Management- WIS, Quantitative Equity Solutions – Quantitative Researcher- Vice P[...]

Goldman Sachs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate (Quantitative Researcher) for its Portfolio Management team in Bengaluru, India. The role involves conducting thorough research on investment strategy implementation, designing back-test frameworks, and contributing to thought leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in quantitative equity portfolio management and strong programming skills in languages like Python or R. This position provides an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative work environment, focusing on innovative investment solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quantitative U.S. public equity portfolio management or research.
• Experience with software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on investment strategies’ implementation, including transaction cost and risk modeling.
• Develop new strategies or enhancements supported by research.
• Design and scale back-test and simulation frameworks.

Skills

Quantitative computer programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)

Creative problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in mathematics, computer science, financial engineering or related STEM field

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Git

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, Global Markets and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Bangalore, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

About Asset & Wealth Management

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm’s primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. We are:

• Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services
• Advisors, understanding our clients’ priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios
• Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients’ investment decisions
• Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goals

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion* in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients.

About QES

Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Quantitative Equity Solutions team is a fast‑growing group which oversees more than $300 BN across over 60,000 customized equity portfolios, Exchange Funds, Mutual Funds and ETFs. The Quantitative Equity Solutions group delivers investment solutions to Ultra High Net Worth, Institutional and Retail clients to address investor needs and goals including tax management, risk management, value alignment, yield enhancement, customization and beyond.

As a focal point for one of the division’s key priority initiatives, the team operates in an entrepreneurial environment but with the resources of a large organization. A core focus for the team is managing cutting‑edge investment strategies and innovating new investment capabilities that can transform the asset management industry. We design and employ highly scalable portfolio management systems to create equity‑based investment strategies to meet client investors’ needs. Current investment solutions range from tax‑managed offerings, long/short strategies, single‑stock diversification, income‑based strategies, factor‑based investing, values alignment and environmentally oriented portfolios – with more strategies under development.

Portfolio Management Team

The Portfolio Management team is responsible for research, portfolio construction and portfolio implementation of the investment strategies managed by the Quantitative Equity Solutions team. Responsibilities include research into investment strategy development, process enhancements and strategy improvements, as well as portfolio construction and portfolio implementation. Portfolio managers work closely with client portfolio managers, engineers, operations, controllers, compliance, and product managers. Responsibilities also include collaborating on new investment strategies and digital tools we are developing. Our team is energized by leveraging technology to create scale and customization across our entire business and deliver excellent client experience with industry‑leading investment solutions and performance. Our team operates in a fast‑paced environment that welcomes individuals who have a background and demonstrated interest in portfolio management, investment research and client collaboration.

Position: Associate (Quantitative Researcher)

The Associate (Quantitative Researcher) role within the Portfolio Management team will specifically focus on research across investment products.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research on all aspects of our investment strategies’ implementation including transaction cost modelling, risk modelling, portfolio optimisation techniques, and more.
• Contribute to thought leadership highlighting our strategies’ usefulness to senior leaders and clients.
• Develop implementable new strategies or enhancements and prove their effectiveness through robust research.
• Partner with other portfolio managers earlier in the implementation phase to refine our portfolio construction process.
• Design and scale all aspects of the team’s back‑test and simulation frameworks including portfolio construction IP, data management, analytics, and technical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, preferably within quantitative U.S. public equity portfolio management or research.
• Degree in mathematics, computer science, financial engineering, or other STEM‑related background. Masters and PhDs preferred.
• Quantitative computer programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, etc.).
• Experience with the software development life cycle (Git, Deployments, etc.).
• Creative, diverse problem‑solving skills, solid economic intuition, and good commercial instinct.
• Exceptional attention to detail, careful/thorough, well‑organized, effective time management.
• Thrive in a team‑oriented and collaborative environment and brings a great attitude to work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exposure to team management is a plus.

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, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We are committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firm‑wide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

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