The Quantitative Strategist / Quant Developer role is part of an established quantitative strategies group focused on developing advanced models and scalable architecture solutions for financial markets. The team emphasizes analytical inquiry and problem-solving, seeking individuals who can tackle complex challenges. The position involves applying mathematical and statistical techniques to enhance portfolio and equity optimization strategies. Candidates will collaborate with investment strategists and development teams to ensure robust and efficient operations.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computational Finance, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Operations Research.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a quantitative role within financial services.
• Programming proficiency in Python, Scala, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Strong understanding of quantitative methods including Monte Carlo simulation and portfolio optimization.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native architecture solutions for quantitative analytics.
• Apply advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to accelerate research and model validation.
• Develop and integrate strategies for direct indexing and loss harvesting.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle from prototyping to production deployment.
• Collaborate closely with investment strategists and portfolio managers to ensure models are aligned with investment workflows.

• Employees at Goldman Sachs are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability coverage, generous vacation and holidays, and robust wellness resources such as EAP counseling, medical advocacy, on-site/virtual health services, and fitness support. Financial perks typically include retirement savings programs, live financial education, education support, and wealth-creation opportunities through equity awards and select investment programs. Many locations also provide family benefits (childcare resources, parental and family leaves, adoption/surrogacy support) and flexible work options like part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.