Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City
Ready for a new chapter? We're hiring a Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City for a fully remote role open to folks across the US.
This is a remote Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City role open to anyone in Remote. It's a full time gig.
About the Role
About the position
Goldman Sachs is a leading global participant in the commodities markets, active across a wide range of financial and physical products. We operate a fully integrated global business, offering comprehensive client services that span derivatives risk management and advisory, physical trading and logistics. Structured finance solutions. At Goldman Sachs, Quantitative Strategists (Strats) are at the cutting edge of our businesses, solving real-world problems through a variety of analytical methods. Working in close collaboration with traders and sales, their invaluable quantitative perspectives on complex financial and technical challenges directly power our commercial and business decisions. Our team is dedicated to transforming the commodities business through quantitative research and the systemization of key trading processes. We have a broad remit that includes automated quoting, optimizing hedging and portfolio risk decisions, and developing algorithms to trade derivatives on global venues. By deploying advanced statistical analysis and mathematical models, we enhance decision-making and drive business performance, working side-by-side with traditional \"voice\" traders and sales professionals on the trading floor.
What you'll do
Requirements
Nice-to-haves
Why join us
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborative workspaces
- Discretionary bonus
- Mindfulness programs
- Previous quantitative or technical hands-on history working directly on or with a derivatives trading desk (regardless of asset class).
- Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using a range of technologies, collaborating closely with engineering teams that support the underlying infrastructure and frameworks.
- Firmwide networks
- Perform systematic and quantitative analysis of franchise flows and market data to drive business decisions and inform the design of our automation platform.
- Comprehensive wellbeing and resilience offerings
- Self-starter with strong self-management abilities, the able to prioritize multiple tasks, and the capacity to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent academic record in a highly quantitative field such as Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Lead end-to-end structuring for commodity derivative and financing products, ensuring rigorous quantitative analysis and deepening client relationships by providing technical expertise and tailored solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills & Tools Mentioned
- Communication
- Java
- Python
- Sales
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work from home for this Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City role?
Absolutely! This Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City job is 100% remote.
What kind of job is this Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City position?
It's a full time role.
What skills are needed for this Quantitative Strategist, Global Banking & Markets, Commodities Trading - Sao Paulo / New York City role?
Key skills include Communication, Java, Python, Sales. These are core to succeeding in this role.
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