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Job Description

At Goldman Sachs, our quantitative strategists are at the forefront of our business, solving real-world problems through various analytical methods. Working closely with traders and sales teams, strategists provide invaluable quantitative insights into complex financial and technical challenges that drive our business decisions.

We are a team dedicated to transforming the Equity business via quantitative trading, automating key daily decisions. Our scope includes a wide range of products such as stocks, options, ETFs, and futures, with strategies including market making, automatic quoting, central risk management, systematic trading, and algorithmic execution across global venues. We utilize statistical analysis and mathematical models to enhance business performance, collaborating closely with traders and salespeople to deliver value to clients and the firm.

Role Responsibilities

Lead our Quantitative Trading & Market Making desk by developing market-making and quoting strategies across equity products, from cash to derivatives.
Employ advanced statistical and quantitative techniques, such as neural networks, to develop models that inform systematic trading and risk management decisions in real-time.
Implement risk management frameworks and construct optimal portfolios across asset classes using factor models and other advanced techniques.
Create model calibration frameworks for our statistical and AI models, handling large-scale time series data efficiently.
Advance our market-making strategies by utilizing various technologies and collaborating closely with Quant Developers and engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

Outstanding academic achievement in a relevant quantitative discipline such as physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or computer science.
Strong programming skills in object-oriented or functional languages like C++, Java, or Python.

About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is committed to helping clients, shareholders, and communities grow through our people, capital, and ideas. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization. We offer various opportunities for professional and personal growth, including training, development programs, and wellness initiatives. Learn more at GS.com/careers.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process. More information can be found at this link.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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