Global Banking & Markets, Equities Synthetics Products Group (SPG) Basket Strats, Associate/ Vice President, Hong Kong
About this role
What We Do
Quantitative strategists are at the cutting edge of our business, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working in close collaboration with traders and salespeople, our invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges power the business decisions.
Within SPG, our team is responsible for utilizing modern and sophisticated quantitative techniques to enhance and further develop custom basket offering. This includes applying quantitative analysis for creation of custom baskets along with automation of our quoting, hedging and risk management activities.
Your Impact
You’ll be part of a diverse and talented team, applying your advanced scientific training to tackle new and exciting problems within our Synthetic trading business.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain quantitative analytical tools for SPG Custom baskets business
- Development of robust quoting and pricing infra
- Identify opportunity to improve sales and trading efficiency through automation and tooling
- Scale the business by increasing automated risk management for exposures to Equity, FX etc
- Collaborate closely with the trading team to ensure daily accurate risk management
- Form strong partnerships with trading, sales, quants, operations and engineering teams
Who We Look For
An ideal candidate would have strong quantitative and technical problem solving skills, drive to investigate and learn new ideas, and good judgement to deliver quick yet robust solutions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong academic background in a relevant STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics)
- Strong programming skills in a modern programming language (C++, Python, Java or equivalent language) and familiarity with object-oriented design principles
- Ability to work as a member of a global team and deliver results quickly
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to focus both on details and on the big picture
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast- paced environment and deliver accurate results quickly
- Ability to solve problems and to explain underlying ideas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of financial markets, financial modeling, a quantitative understanding of probability
Company at a glance
We aspire to be the world’s most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence.
Operating at the center of capital markets, we act as one firm, mobilizing our people, capital, and ideas to deliver superior results across our clients’ most complex challenges.
For 157 years, Goldman Sachs has delivered world-class execution on a global scale across our leading Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management businesses.
Apprenticeship is central to our culture, with hands-on coaching and access to leaders who bring decades of experience and expertise. With office locations around the world, we offer a broad range of career opportunities to those who insist on excellence and thrive on performance.
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Top Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Firmwide networks
- Wellness programs
- Personal finance offerings
- Mindfulness programs
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