Senior Execution Quant Researcher

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and wellness offerings

Eligibility for discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Trading Quant for its Central Trading and Market Strategies desk in New York. This role involves rigorous analysis of trading performance and providing insights to optimize execution strategies across Equities and Options.

The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in a quantitative field, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong Python programming skills. A competitive salary range of $125,000-$250,000 is offered, alongside eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative research or trading role.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex findings.
• Experience with large data sets like tick data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research on trading performance.
• Enhance analytical databases for Transaction Cost Analysis.
• Develop broker-side scorecards and perform A/B tests.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Market microstructure knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

KDB+/Q

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Trading Quant for its Central Trading and Market Strategies desk in New York. This role involves rigorous analysis of trading performance and providing insights to optimize execution strategies across Equities and Options.

The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in a quantitative field, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and possess strong Python programming skills. A competitive salary range of $125,000-$250,000 is offered, alongside eligibility for discretionary bonuses.