Job Summary and Responsibilities:
•Develop low latency order execution algorithms and run them on cutting edge, latency tuned hardware
•Use statistical techniques to conceive, design, analyse, and measure strategies
• Acquire, clean, maintain and analyse data sets to identify trends & patterns
• Work as part of a global team
• Implement software using GS-proprietary technologies, C++ and Java
• Partner with experts to provide excellent tools for our clients and traders
Basic Qualifications:
Successful members of our team hold Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) discipline. We are interested in bright individuals who have advanced mathematical and computational backgrounds, a willingness to learn about finance and who possess skills in the following areas:
• Technology: experience building large-scale distributed systems, implementing fundamental algorithms and working with different programming languages - C / C++ / Java
• Finance: understanding of market dynamics and conventions, and of different products’ behaviours and specifications
• Mathematics: understanding of time series analysis, statistics, data mining and numerical techniques
• Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience with an object oriented programming language in a commercial role
• Top candidate from a leading academic institution
• Experience in the front office environment