Associate, Quantitative Strategist, Core Planning and Analysis Strats

Goldman Sachs

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$115,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Similar $158k
This role $148k
$106k most similar roles pay here $197k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $128,397–$188,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Associate, Quantitative Strategist, Core Planning and Analysis Strats

As an Associate Quantitative Strategist in the Core Planning and Analysis Strats team, you will design and develop quantitative models to forecast revenues, expenses, and balance sheet dynamics for budget planning. You will also build AI agents to automate analysis and decision support across various departments. Day-to-day tasks include implementing econometric models, deploying machine learning algorithms, and creating interactive dashboards using Python and Rust in a cloud environment. The role requires expertise in econometrics, time-series analysis, simulation techniques, and production-grade cloud deployment. Ideal candidates have a PhD or strong master’s degree in statistics, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or related fields, with experience in explainable machine learning, causal inference, and AI agent development using frameworks like LangGraph and AWS Bedrock AgentCore.

What you'll do

  • Design advanced quantitative models for time-series forecasting of financial metrics.
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models to predict events and provide strategic insights.
  • Execute the full lifecycle of model development, from data collection to scalable deployment.
  • Engineer AI agents to automate analysis and reporting across planning processes.
  • Conduct simulation studies and performance testing to ensure robust model reliability.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong proficiency in Python; experience with Rust or C++ for performance-critical code is preferred.
  • Expertise in econometrics and time-series analysis including state-space models and Bayesian VAR.
  • Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and modern Conformal Prediction methods for uncertainty quantification.
  • Knowledge of explainable machine learning, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and causal inference techniques.
  • Ability to implement mathematical/statistical models in scalable production-grade Cloud environments.
  • Skills in designing and implementing autonomous AI agents using frameworks like LangGraph or AWS Bedrock AgentCore.

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