Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading Vice President

Goldman Sachs

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$150,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
75 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $225k
$123k most similar roles pay here $319k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $147,048–$213,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $225k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 · Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading Vice President

The Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Vice President joins a team dedicated to transforming the commodities business through quantitative research and the systemization of key trading processes. Working alongside traders and sales professionals, you will perform systematic analysis of market data to inform automation platform designs, lead end-to-end structuring for commodity derivative products, and automate pricing for client requests. You will also implement automated hedging algorithms and build robust risk management frameworks. The role requires advanced mathematical modeling and participation in the software development life cycle using C++, Java, or Python. This position addresses complex financial challenges within the commodities market, specifically focusing on automating quoting, optimizing portfolio risk decisions, and developing algorithms to trade derivatives on global venues while translating sophisticated quantitative concepts into actionable solutions for diverse client needs.

What you'll do

  • Perform systematic quantitative analysis of market data and franchise flows to inform business decisions.
  • Lead end-to-end structuring for commodity derivative and financing products using technical expertise.
  • Automate the pricing of derivative products to provide rapid responses to client quote requests.
  • Implement automated hedging algorithms and build robust frameworks to manage risk across various exposures.
  • Develop and maintain automated trading systems in collaboration with sales and trading teams.
  • Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle using object-oriented or functional programming.
  • Translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable solutions for clients and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Excellent academic record in a highly quantitative field such as Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Strong programming skills in an object-oriented or functional paradigm like C++, Java, or Python.
  • 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance or at a cutting-edge technology company.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience in commodities at a peer investment bank or hedge fund (preferred).
  • Previous quantitative or technical experience working directly on or with a derivatives trading desk (preferred).

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