Algo Developer, Global Banking & Markets, Electronic Trading

Goldman Sachs

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$150,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $225k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $161,643–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $225k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm providing financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals.

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TL;DR · Algo Developer, Global Banking & Markets, Electronic Trading

As a senior trading platform developer at Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET), you will join a dynamic team focused on becoming the leading provider in US Listed Options Trading. Your role involves designing, building, and maintaining high-performance trading strategies for both internal and external clients, requiring daily monitoring of performance and customization based on client needs. You will leverage your deep understanding of US options market structure and regulations to implement ongoing changes, collaborating closely with traders, sales teams, clients, and compliance officers. The team utilizes modern technologies such as Typescript, Java, and Python, alongside various databases and caching mechanisms, to develop cutting-edge trading solutions that directly impact business success. Ideal candidates have advanced degrees in Computer Science or Financial Technology, 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Java or C++, and a strong track record in algorithm design for US trading.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance trading strategies for US Listed Options.
  • Customize algo trading strategies based on daily performance monitoring and client needs.
  • Implement changes to comply with evolving market regulations and exchange service offerings.
  • Communicate new feature requests and existing features to traders, sales teams, clients, and compliance officers.
  • Analyze data-driven trading strategy performance to optimize algorithmic trading solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science or Financial Technology.
  • 5+ years of experience in relevant technical fields.
  • Proficiency in Java or C++ programming languages.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing US trading algorithms.
  • Expertise in data-driven analysis for trading strategy performance optimization.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

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