What we do

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

More About This Job

The Data Models & Governance team is comprised of experts in ensuring businesses use a governed transaction data model with robust standards and controls that can be used as a common trusted source. We leverage modeling, analytics, data visualization and trading tools. We are expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of the financial terms, risk management, and trade processing flows for a wide range of products, models and asset classes offered by the firm. This presents a highly visible platform to use your skills and knowledge on challenging and strategic projects to make a direct impact to the firms bottom line and speed of business execution.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Leverage firms APIs and tools for Financial Terms representation
• Build highly-scalable data models catering to firms central representation of the products
• Maintain strict governance and standards on the usage of transaction data and models
• Partner with Front Office and Strats for effective risk management of front to back
• Collaborate efficiently within a diverse global team and stakeholders set in business and federation
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as a self-starter

Skills & Experience We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field: Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering.
• Knowledge about popular design patterns and algorithms
• Knowledge of at least one derivative asset class
• Programming skills in a major programming language
• Understanding of data architecture, modeling and infrastructure
• Efficient and effective communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Problem solver with attention to detail who can see complex problems in the data space through end to end
• 2+ year experience working in OTC derivative function

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SQL and databases
• Knowledge of more than one financial asset class
• Awareness around Derivatives Regulatory Reforms

Goldman Sachs Engineering Culture

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. Were committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has several opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

Were committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html