Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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.

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.

Quantitative developers 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, your invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges will power our business decisions.

Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, nimble, and adaptive trading strategies for internal and external clients. You will monitor trading performance daily and build algorithm customizations based on clients’ needs. Utilize a deep understanding of market structure, regulations, and exchange service offerings to implement ongoing changes. Communicate effectively with traders, sales, clients, and compliance officers about new feature requests and explanations of existing features.

Join Goldman Sachs to push the limits of digital possibilities and be part of a team that continuously innovates in the financial technology space.

Experience
2-5 years of relevant work experience in quantitative development or related fields.
Extensive experience designing and implementing algorithms for US trading.
Experience in data-driven trading strategy performance analysis and optimizations.
Proficiency in either Java or C++.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

About you
You have a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills.
You possess the drive to investigate and learn new ideas.
You have the judgement to deliver quick yet robust solutions.
You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy working closely with traders, salespeople, and clients.

Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science or Financial Technology.
Preferred qualifications include experience with building back testing frameworks for trading strategies, low latency trading strategy development, and direct client support.