Global Banking & Markets, STS Equity Trading Strat, Associates / VP. London

Goldman Sachs

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Job Category: Vice PresidentJob Description:GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETSOur core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, comprised of individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.OUR IMPACTThe Systematic Trading Strategies (STS) Group is a global team responsible for creating systematic quantitative strategies and indices for a wide range of clients. We develop sophisticated proprietary models and algorithms across different asset classes and geographical regions to ensure a powerful and consistent approach in designing and maintaining our strategies.HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
  • Deliver direct commercial impact through developing and improving systematic trading strategies and risk management.
  • Gain exposure to various asset classes our clients transact in, with a focus on equity volatility.
  • Connect with traders, salespeople, and multiple areas of strategists.
  • Be challenged to think strategically, proposing new business designs, analytics, and/or solutions to meet traders' needs. As you gain expertise in the dynamics of the trading business, you will have the opportunity to dive deeper into your areas of interest.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FORBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong academic background in a quantitative or technical discipline.
  • Advanced object-oriented coding and software design skills.
  • Knowledge of financial mathematics and a strong interest in financial markets.
  • High standards for work quality, with a high level of rigor and discipline.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple stakeholders, demonstrating initiative, and showing commercial impact.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in research or development of signals and systematic trading strategies.
  • knowledge of derivative pricing, preferably in the space of equity derivatives such as flow volatility.
  • Experience in developing and supporting risk systems in the front office.

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