WeAreTechWomen
Birmingham, Staffordshire
About the Team Goldman Sachs's Model Risk Management (MRM) team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and soundness of the firm's models. MRM validates a diverse set of models, including AI and machine learning models, used within the firm. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm's overall model risk management framework and AI. MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT (MRM) The Model Risk Management (MRM) group is a multidisciplinary group of quantitative experts at Goldman Sachs with presence in New York, Dallas, London, Birmingham, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. The MRM group is responsible for independent oversight of Model Risk at the firm, ensuring compliance with Firmwide Policy on Model Control and related standards, including documentation to evidence effective challenge over the Model development, implementation, and usage of Models. The group's primary mandate is to manage risk that arises from models used in the firm through its range of businesses, from models used for derivatives valuation to models used for risk management, liquidity and capital computations. In addition to independently reviewing these classes of models for their validity, theoretical consistency and implementation accuracy, the group is also responsible to assess the risk associated with model choice, e.g., exposure to choice of model in various contexts such as pricing exotic options or in calculating capital. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs is seeking a highly motivated AI Model Risk Associate to join our Model Risk Management (MRM) team in Birmingham. You will play a crucial role in validating the firm's AI models, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of AI applications within a leading global financial institution and contribute directly to the firm's risk management framework. You will work closely with AI researchers, AI model developers, and other stakeholders to understand model methodologies, assess model risks, and implement validation plans and benchmarking models. Responsibilities Independently validate the performance, accuracy, and reliability of AI models used within Goldman Sachs, focusing on aspects such as accuracy, explainability, model design, and algorithmic robustness. Develop and implement validation methodologies and benchmark models tailored to the specific characteristics of AI models. Conduct thorough testing and analysis of model outputs, identifying and documenting potential risks and limitations. Collaborate with model developers and business stakeholders to address identified issues and improve model performance. Preferred Qualifications A Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field. Programming expertise in Python, including experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning algorithms. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment. About Goldman Sachs 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. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of 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 We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the Team Goldman Sachs's Model Risk Management (MRM) team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and soundness of the firm's models. MRM validates a diverse set of models, including AI and machine learning models, used within the firm. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm's overall model risk management framework and AI. MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT (MRM) The Model Risk Management (MRM) group is a multidisciplinary group of quantitative experts at Goldman Sachs with presence in New York, Dallas, London, Birmingham, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. The MRM group is responsible for independent oversight of Model Risk at the firm, ensuring compliance with Firmwide Policy on Model Control and related standards, including documentation to evidence effective challenge over the Model development, implementation, and usage of Models. The group's primary mandate is to manage risk that arises from models used in the firm through its range of businesses, from models used for derivatives valuation to models used for risk management, liquidity and capital computations. In addition to independently reviewing these classes of models for their validity, theoretical consistency and implementation accuracy, the group is also responsible to assess the risk associated with model choice, e.g., exposure to choice of model in various contexts such as pricing exotic options or in calculating capital. Who We Look For Goldman Sachs is seeking a highly motivated AI Model Risk Associate to join our Model Risk Management (MRM) team in Birmingham. You will play a crucial role in validating the firm's AI models, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of AI applications within a leading global financial institution and contribute directly to the firm's risk management framework. You will work closely with AI researchers, AI model developers, and other stakeholders to understand model methodologies, assess model risks, and implement validation plans and benchmarking models. Responsibilities Independently validate the performance, accuracy, and reliability of AI models used within Goldman Sachs, focusing on aspects such as accuracy, explainability, model design, and algorithmic robustness. Develop and implement validation methodologies and benchmark models tailored to the specific characteristics of AI models. Conduct thorough testing and analysis of model outputs, identifying and documenting potential risks and limitations. Collaborate with model developers and business stakeholders to address identified issues and improve model performance. Preferred Qualifications A Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field. Programming expertise in Python, including experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning algorithms. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment. About Goldman Sachs 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. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of 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 We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
London Who We Are: At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy's CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia. What We Value: We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Be Selective To Be Effective. Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. Disagree Transparently. Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk. The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies. This role requires a strong background in software development, quantitative analysis, and financial markets, particularly in the FX and Crypto trading domains. What You'll Do: Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models for Crypto markets Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to understand trading strategies and translate them into efficient code Optimize existing trading systems for speed, reliability, and scalability Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and Crypto markets Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools What We're Looking For: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related field Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative models and trading algorithms Strong programming skills in Java Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems Experience working on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk Experience in integrating and executing strategies on DeFi platforms (SOL/ETH) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Bonus Points: Experience of research and backtesting to evaluate the performance of trading strategies and models Proficiency in Rust and Python, statistical tools (e.g., NumPy, pandas, SciPy) Experience of development with relational and time series database technologies Knowledge of risk management infrastructure What We Offer: Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues Employee Resource Groups Benefits may vary depending on location. Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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London Who We Are: At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy's CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia. What We Value: We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Be Selective To Be Effective. Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. Disagree Transparently. Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk. The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies. This role requires a strong background in software development, quantitative analysis, and financial markets, particularly in the FX and Crypto trading domains. What You'll Do: Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models for Crypto markets Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to understand trading strategies and translate them into efficient code Optimize existing trading systems for speed, reliability, and scalability Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and Crypto markets Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools What We're Looking For: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related field Proven experience in developing and implementing quantitative models and trading algorithms Strong programming skills in Java Experience with high-frequency / low-latency trading systems Experience working on an FX or Cryptocurrency trading desk Experience in integrating and executing strategies on DeFi platforms (SOL/ETH) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Bonus Points: Experience of research and backtesting to evaluate the performance of trading strategies and models Proficiency in Rust and Python, statistical tools (e.g., NumPy, pandas, SciPy) Experience of development with relational and time series database technologies Knowledge of risk management infrastructure What We Offer: Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues Employee Resource Groups Benefits may vary depending on location. Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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