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Goldman Sachs (Strats & QIS)

Goldman Sachs' Strats (Strategies) and QIS (Quantitative Investment Strategies) divisions are among the most prestigious quant roles in banking. Strats teams develop quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and trading across all asset classes. The QIS team develops systematic investment strategies sold to institutional clients. Goldman Sachs offers unparalleled exposure to global markets and a well-structured career path for quantitative professionals.

Headquarters
New York, NY
Employees
45,000+
Entry-Level Pay
$150K – $250K
Senior Pay
$300K – $600K

Roles at Goldman Sachs (Strats & QIS)

Quantitative StrategistQuantitative AnalystSoftware EngineerQIS Researcher

Key Skills Required

PythonC++Stochastic CalculusMachine LearningFinancial Engineering

How to Get Hired

Goldman Sachs has a structured recruiting process with online applications, HireVue video interviews, coding assessments (often through HackerRank), and Super Day in-person interviews. They recruit heavily from target universities and offer summer analyst/associate internships that convert to full-time. Quantitative roles require strong math, coding, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation at Goldman Sachs (Strats & QIS)

Entry-Level / Graduate
$150K – $250K
Total compensation (base + bonus)
Senior / Experienced
$300K – $600K
Total compensation (base + bonus)

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