Quant Research Associate, Asset & Wealth Management

Candidate Experience Site - Lateral; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a SQAA Research Associate in New York to join the Investment Strategy Group. You will design and implement systematic investment solutions across global asset classes, collaborating with researchers and technologists to advance quantitative research and portfolio construction.

The role requires strong programming in Python/Matlab/R, ML familiarity, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly; licenses SIE/FINRA 7 and 63 must be obtained within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
• 0-3 years of related work experience.
• Fluent programming in Python, Matlab, R.
• Familiarity with AI development tools.
• Empirical research of large datasets and ML techniques.
• Ability to implement quantitative financial models and techniques.
• Knowledge of global asset classes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• SIE, FINRA 7 and 63 licenses must be obtained within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research, design and implementation of systematic investment strategies.
• Conduct quantitative research using market and macro data.
• Implement backtests and simulations.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills.
• Deliver timely, flawless execution of projects.
• Interact with current and prospective clients.
• Demonstrate understanding of financial markets.
• Aim for a long-term career in investment management.

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

AI development tools

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking a SQAA Research Associate in New York to join the Investment Strategy Group. You will design and implement systematic investment solutions across global asset classes, collaborating with researchers and technologists to advance quantitative research and portfolio construction.

The role requires strong programming in Python/Matlab/R, ML familiarity, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly; licenses SIE/FINRA 7 and 63 must be obtained within 3 months.