SQAA Research Associate
Goldman Sachs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PythonRMATLABMachine learningFinancial modeling
- Nice to have
- Statistics
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python27%Machine learning8%MATLAB5%R3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Strategic and Quantitative Asset Allocation (SQAA) team within the Investment Strategy Group (ISG) is seeking an Associate to join a team of researchers and technologists. The role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge investment solutions and strategies across global asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the research, design, and implementation of systematic investment solutions and strategies.
- Conduct quantitative research utilizing market and macroeconomic data.
- Implement strategy backtests and simulations.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills.
- Deliver timely, thoughtful, and flawless execution of projects.
- Interact with the firm’s current and prospective clients.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in understanding financial markets.
- Desire a long-term career in Investment Management.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Fluent programming in Python, Matlab, R, or a related language.
- Familiarity with AI development tools and agents.
- Experience with empirical research of large and heterogeneous datasets and familiarity with cutting-edge machine learning techniques.
- Ability to implement quantitative financial models and techniques such as asset pricing, optimization, and simulations.
- Knowledge of global asset classes and investment instruments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree preferred) in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
- 0-3 years of related work experience.
- Excellent communication skills; especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts and quantitative investment management topics in simple terms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion to engage with clients.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Collaborative and team-work oriented.
- Independent, logical, and critical thinking, with the desire to think outside of the box.
- SIE, FINRA Series 7, and 63 licenses (must obtain within the first 3 months).