The Vice President of Quantitative Engineering at Goldman Sachs will focus on analyzing user needs and addressing data and model issues. This role involves designing and implementing technology solutions while collaborating with internal stakeholders. The position requires building predictive models and challenging risk models across various risk categories. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining technical documentation related to risk-model performance testing.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field and three years of experience in a quantitative or software engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field and five years of experience in a quantitative or software engineering role.
• Experience with C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience in quantitative analysis and model development using advanced econometric, statistical, and mathematical techniques.
• Experience in developing data management and analysis tools for risk oversight.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze user needs from a scenario design perspective.
• Design and implement high-quality, scalable technology solutions using internal and open-source services.
• Own the requirements gathering, user story refinement, development, testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment processes.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured data sets to build predictive models of market variables.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation of the risk-model performance testing approach.

• 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.