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What We Do
Our team is a fundamental part of GS’ Prime Brokerage business, one of the key revenue streams within Global Banking and Markets division. We drive major business decisions and client franchise strategy though insightful analytics and data-driven recommendations. In this entrepreneurial role, we balance our time between building scalable platforms to democratize data and running complex ad-hoc analysis for the desk, management or clients. Our team has a direct impact on key revenue streams for the group.
Your Impact
If you are looking for a commercially impactful position that allows you to leverage your strong quantitative, analytics, programming and communication skills, then our team is the ideal opportunity for you. You will build data analytics systems and platforms and use them to identify and execute new revenue opportunities while working closely with Sales, Trading, Senior Management and Clients. You will establish and build on existing partnerships with colleagues across diverse functions in the firm. You will enjoy a role that rewards multi-tasking, initiative, adaptability and strong execution and have a direct impact on key revenue streams of the firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Responsibilities
As a member of this team, you are expected to have understanding of equities and fixed income markets and the financing and regulatory landscape surrounding them. You will gain detailed knowledge of revenue and capital drivers of the physical and synthetic prime brokerage businesses. You will develop analytics models and platforms and use them to identify actionable revenue opportunities and optimally price and manage client portfolios based on predictive models.
Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.
Basic Qualifications
- BS/MS or PhD in a relevant field – Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics or Finance
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python or equivalent language
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a global team and deliver results quickly
- Comfortable working on multiple projects, demonstrating initiative and showing commercial impact
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years’ experience in a quantitative role
- A track record of solving quantitative problems and delivering results in a high-pressure environment
- Familiarity with Equities/FICC Markets/Prime Brokerage/Basel3 Rules a plus Familiarity in probability and advanced statistics a plus
WHO WE ARE
At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets .
Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global Strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
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