What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset & Wealth Management - Quantitative Strategist - Associate - New York position at The Goldman Sachs Group?
Asset Management
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally and invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors, and individuals. Goldman Sachs has over $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of December 31, 2023.
Your Impact
Within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, quantitative engineers work in close collaboration with all parts of the business across asset classes, building products for portfolio, fund, deal, and budgeting analytics and models.
We are interested in individuals who have strong coding skills and a continued interest in learning about finance. As a member of our team, you will use your training in programming, mathematics, and logical thinking to construct applications that drive our success. Your talents for analysis and aptitude for innovation will define your contributions and enable you to find solutions to a broad range of problems, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Overview
This Quantitative Strategist role is responsible for the design, and implementation of quantitative models and applications that support risk management, valuation, and budgeting projections for the AWM private investing businesses. The person will work closely with fund managers, risk managers, valuation experts, and other finance professionals to identify areas where quantitative analysis can provide insights and support decision-making, then implement models and applications to meet the desired business needs.
Basic Qualification
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Outstanding background in a quantitative discipline, with excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated abilities in research and data visualization
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Programming expertise in a scripting language (e.g. Python, R, Matlab)
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Strong general and technical communication skills, with an ability to effectively articulate complex financial and mathematical concepts
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Creativity and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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3-4 years of applicable experience
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $115000-$180000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available
to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
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