Asset & Wealth Management, Macro Research – Quantitative Researcher, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine etablierte Investmentfirma sucht einen engagierten Quantitativen Forscher, um innovative Anlagestrategien zu entwickeln und zu optimieren. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit erfahrenen Fachleuten zusammen und tragen zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Strategien bei, die bedeutende Vermögenswerte verwalten. Sie werden in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten, das auf intellektuelle Neugier und Zusammenarbeit setzt. Nutzen Sie modernste Technologien und Datenressourcen, um bahnbrechende Forschung zu betreiben und einen echten Einfluss auf die Finanzmärkte zu haben.

Benefits

Karrierewachstum

Zusammenarbeit in einem talentierten Team

Zugang zu modernster Technologie

Fortlaufende Weiterbildung

Qualifications

• Starke Grundlagen in quantitativer Finanzanalyse und globalem Makroinvestieren.
• Erfahrung mit großen, komplexen Datensätzen und statistischen Methoden.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Forschung und quantitativer Analyse zur Verbesserung von Anlagestrategien.
• Entwicklung neuer Funktionen innerhalb des proprietären Forschungssystems.

Skills

Statistik

Ökonometrie

Finanzmärkte

Python

R

MATLAB

Datenanalyse

Präsentationsfähigkeiten

Education

Master in Finanzwissenschaften

Bachelor in Mathematik oder Statistik

Tools

Datenanalyse-Software

Statistische Software

Job description

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Job Description

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is one of the world’s leading investment managers. GSAM provides institutional and individual investors with investment and advisory solutions, with strategies spanning asset classes, industries, and geographies. We help our clients navigate today’s dynamic markets and identify opportunities that shape their portfolios and long-term investment goals. Our global capabilities extend to the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, individuals, and family offices.

Join our dynamic Macro Research group, a core component of QIS's success, driving innovation in macro, risk premia, and trend-following strategies across global liquid markets. We develop and manage sophisticated models applied to a diverse range of portfolios, from market-neutral hedge funds to long-only institutional mandates and low-volatility mutual funds. Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for translating cutting-edge research into tangible investment results.

As a Quantitative Researcher, you will be an integral part of our team, directly contributing to the evolution and enhancement of our proprietary global macro investment strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers, portfolio managers, risk managers, and traders, impacting all stages of the investment process. We foster a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where you are empowered to own your projects from conception to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive Innovation: Conduct in-depth research and quantitative analysis to refine and improve existing investment strategies, collaborating closely with our research team.
2. Uncover Predictive Insights: Leverage statistical and economic techniques, employing both traditional financial data and alternative datasets, to discover novel return-predictive signals.
3. Optimize Strategy Implementation: Conduct research on crucial aspects of investment strategy implementation, including trading cost models, risk models, optimization techniques, and portfolio construction methodologies.
4. Enhance Research Capabilities: Develop and implement new features within our proprietary research system to facilitate the exploration of innovative research ideas.
5. Contribute to Platform Development: Collaborate with technologists and strategists to develop, enhance, and maintain our state-of-the-art research and portfolio management platform, encompassing strategy back-testing, performance monitoring, and comprehensive risk analysis.
6. Communicate Research Findings: Prepare and deliver insightful analysis and research presentations for senior business leaders and portfolio management team members.

Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious individual with a strong foundation in quantitative finance and a passion for global macro investing.

• Essential Skills:
  • Solid understanding of statistics, econometrics, and financial markets.
  • Proficiency in working with large and complex datasets.
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to rigorous research.
• Desired Attributes:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with time series analysis, machine learning, or other advanced quantitative techniques is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Research: Directly contribute to the development and implementation of investment strategies that manage significant assets.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Career Growth: Benefit from opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilize state-of-the-art technology and data resources to conduct innovative research.

About Goldman Sachs

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