Research Associate - Quantitative Investment in Multi-Asset Solutions

Goldman Sachs Services Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs MAS is seeking a quantitative investment research associate for the fixed income asset class in Bengaluru. The role combines rigorous quantitative modelling with macroeconomic analysis to develop relative value, curve, and directional strategies across sovereign bonds, inflation-linked debt, and rate derivatives.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams will identify cross-market alpha opportunities and support portfolio managers.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience in financial markets, with a preference for fixed income.
• Strong quantitative and programming capabilities are required.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple research teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop quantitative investment research for fixed income assets and multi-asset strategies.
• Perform macroeconomic analysis to formulate relative value and curve strategies.
• Collaborate with equity, credit, FX, and commodities teams to identify cross-market opportunities.
• Present investment ideas to the research group and Investment Committee; support portfolio managers.

Skills

Bond markets experience

Analytical skills

Programming skills

Math background

Cross-regional teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Curiosity and motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or economics

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management - MAS Research- Associate- Bengaluru

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

ABOUT OUR ROLES IN ASSET and WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) provides asset management, wealth management and banking expertise to consumers and institutions around the world. AWM partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

ABOUT MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS (MAS)

MAS is a multi-asset class investing group within the Asset Management Division at Goldman Sachs. It designs and develops comprehensive investment solutions customized to meet the investment objectives and relevant constraints of clients. These solutions bring together state-of-the-art techniques for multi-asset portfolio design and implementation and reflect proprietary research and analytics conducted by the MAS team. With investment professionals across the globe, MAS invests or advises on assets for some of the world’s leading corporations, sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, and foundations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

MAS is looking for a quantitative investment research associate for the fixed income asset class. This role bridges rigorous quantitative modeling with fundamental macroeconomic analysis to formulate relative value, curve, and directional investment strategies across sovereign bonds, inflation-linked debt, and interest rate derivatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with equity, credit, foreign exchange (FX), and commodities research teams to identify cross-market dislocations, macro spillovers, and multi-asset alpha opportunities. Present investment strategies to the research group and the Investment Committee, and conduct required follow-ups. This role entails extensive interaction with the portfolio managers, risk takers, and senior management to help manage the asset allocation for client portfolios. You will work on alpha generating strategies; portfolio allocation problems; and build and maintain models for prediction, pricing, data analysis and more.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or economics. 5 years of relevant work experience in financial markets – experience in fixed income (bonds) strongly preferred, quantitative and programming skills required.

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

• Work experience in bond markets preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Programming skills and math background
• Ability to work in a large cross regional team
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Team Player
• Strong general and technical communication skills
• Intellectual Curiosity, Passion and Self-Motivation
• Highly motivated and detail oriented

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 firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

Experience Level

Mid Level