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Proven ability to work under pressure in a trading floor environment * Strong communication skills and executive presence Nice to Have: * Python * AKS / Kubernetes * AWS * Previous experience in an ...

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Supporting the Front-Office Trade Floor and Back-Office Operations area. There will be a rotational schedule for After Hours Production Support. TECHNICAL SKILLS Required/Must have: • Java ...

Enforce trading floor standards and etiquette * Approve after-hours work on Global Markets floors Business Management & Governance * Submit and manage Market Data requests * Approve Direct Line ...

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From day one, you will work closely with traders and engineers on the trading floor, staying close to critical systems and the people who rely on them. Whether you're resolving urgent production ...

From day one, you will work closely with traders and engineers on the trading floor, staying close to critical systems and the people who rely on them. Whether you're resolving urgent production ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for trading floor in the United States is $57,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive on a Trading Floor, you need a strong grasp of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and risk management, typically backed by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, advanced Excel, Bloomberg terminals, and relevant certifications such as Series 7 or CFA are highly advantageous. Excellent communication, rapid decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to perform under intense pressure distinguish top performers. These skills are vital for navigating fast-paced environments, mitigating risk, and capitalizing on market opportunities.

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GBM - Public, US Power Trading, Associate - Houston

GBM - Public, US Power Trading, Associate - Houston

Goldman Sachs, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Goldman Sachs rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Job Description
GLOBAL MARKETS
Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.
Goldman Sachs has been engaged in the commodities business since 1981 and is one of the leading players in the commodities markets across a wide variety of financial and physical products. It operates a fully integrated global commodities business that is able to offer services to clients spanning derivatives risk management and advisory, physical trading and logistics and structured finance products.
THE ROLE
The US Power Trading desk is looking for an experienced trader.
The Commodities US Power trading desk market makes in a variety of US power markets and works with a range of corporate clients primarily located across North America. On a day-to-day basis, team members will be expected to price and execute derivatives transactions, stay connected with market events across commodity markets, and work with the wider team to support and build the overall business.
Responsibilities / Qualifications:
  • Trade short term physical and financial power
  • Manage cash, short-term and medium-term trading positions risk
  • Executing and booking of flow-based and structured trades across power markets
  • Understanding commodities market fundamentals and trends and communicating information succinctly to salespeople and clients

Other Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years trading experience
  • Experience in Power trading, basis trading and PJM preferred
  • Proficiency in Python and VBA required

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About Goldman Sachs

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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.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1869