Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management Trading Market Strategies Associate 

Singapore, Singapore 

171409605

• Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services
• Advisors, understanding our clients’ priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios
• Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients’ investment decisions
• Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goals

The desk is looking for an Associate in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute stocks, ETFs, futures, FX, NDF and OTC derivatives (options, interest rate swap & total return swap etc) on behalf of Portfolio Managers.

• Work closely with the investment teams to develop and optimize implementation strategies.

• Provide market color to constituents around the division.

• Conduct and pre and post trade cost analysis for the team to ensure a detailed understanding of trading activity.

• Develop and maintain counterparty relationships.

• Lead or assist in various engineering or research initiatives for Portfolio Managers and the trading desk.

• Execute trades using a combination of high-touch & low touch methods.

• Ad hoc project work, client engagement such as trading demo/presentation as required by client servicing teams.

• Day to day administrative tasks, liaison with Operations & Engineering team, in support of trading activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years in of trading experience on sell or buyside, dealing in multiple assets class.

• A strong interest in understanding the markets with relevant experience.

• Independent thinker with good analytical and quantitative skills.

• Motivated team player with a strong work ethic. Ability to work well in a team environment is critical.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to handle multi-tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to details, able to handle a fast paced high volume trading activities.

• Individuals who aspire to build a long term career as a buyside trader.

• Strong understanding of market dynamics and with a risk management mindset.

• Capable of managing risk over compliance related issue.