Asset & Wealth Management, QIS, Quantitative Equity Portfolio Construction Analyst - New York
About The Position
Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is seeking an Analyst to join the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Quantitative Equity Portfolio Construction team in New York. The role focuses on active portfolio management across global equity strategies, combining economic rationale, mathematical optimization, and analytical tools to support daily rebalancing, risk attribution, and portfolio performance. The QIS group uses quantitative methods to structure, manage, and monitor portfolios across quantitative equity, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. The Quantitative Equity team provides active equity alpha, factor-based strategies, and customized portfolio solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about investment and motivated to outperform the market, with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of statistics, and familiarity working with data. Experience with equities is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Math, Finance, or Engineering preferred.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Creativity and ability to think outside the box.
- Passion for equity investment.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid understanding of statistics, linear algebra, and calculus.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, R, C++, Java, or other languages.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong operational discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with equities.
Responsibilities
- Optimize and rebalance equity portfolios.
- Generate trades systematically and oversee execution.
- Implement and test new portfolios.
- Manage cash for equity portfolios.
- Conduct portfolio construction research.
- Innovate investment processes and automate using AI.
- Provide full oversight of managed portfolios, including monitoring portfolio composition, performance, and risk.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and wellness offerings.
- May be eligible for a discretionary bonus if an active employee at fiscal year-end.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
