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Gain real-life perspective on the industry while making invaluable connections

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"Gain real-life perspective on the industry while making invaluable connections"

APPLICATION DETAILS

Students graduating from either a Bachelors or Master’s degree programme
from 2026 to June 2027.

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"Overview\r\nThe Goldman Sachs Trader Academy provides students in their penultimate or final year of studies the opportunity to learn more about trading. The aim is to prepare students for future trading roles, make invaluable connections, and develop technical and soft skills. The Trader Academy is an interactive multi day insight programme, open to all degree backgrounds and is designed to introduce students to trading through hands on experience.&nbsp;\r\nAs a participant, you will:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Discover the extensive range of career opportunities within Financial Markets and Trading</li>\r\n<li>Gain valuable insights and tangible skills into key areas of Trading</li>\r\n<li>Work closely with a group of peers to grow your technical and soft skills through interactive workshops</li>\r\n<li>Network with Goldman Sachs professionals and hear more about their experiences and diverse backgrounds</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFollowing your application, you can expect to hear back from us by end of June. The Academy will take place over 3-days in October.\r\nAbout Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities (Sales and Trading)\r\nFICC and Equities (Sales and Trading) is at the forefront of worldwide markets. We make markets and facilitate client transactions in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products. Our core value is building strong relationships with our clients. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding and manage risk.\r\nThis is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Ideal candidates for FICC and Equities are dynamic, quick-thinking self-starters who have a real passion for the markets. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences is crucial. \r\n\r\n"

Overview
The Goldman Sachs Trader Academy provides students in their penultimate or final year of studies the opportunity to learn more about trading. The aim is to prepare students for future trading roles, make invaluable connections, and develop technical and soft skills. The Trader Academy is an interactive multi day insight programme, open to all degree backgrounds and is designed to introduce students to trading through hands on experience.&nbsp;
As a participant, you will:
<ul>
<li>Discover the extensive range of career opportunities within Financial Markets and Trading</li>
<li>Gain valuable insights and tangible skills into key areas of Trading</li>
<li>Work closely with a group of peers to grow your technical and soft skills through interactive workshops</li>
<li>Network with Goldman Sachs professionals and hear more about their experiences and diverse backgrounds</li>
</ul>
Following your application, you can expect to hear back from us by end of June. The Academy will take place over 3-days in October.
About Goldman Sachs FICC and Equities (Sales and Trading)
FICC and Equities (Sales and Trading) is at the forefront of worldwide markets. We make markets and facilitate client transactions in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products. Our core value is building strong relationships with our clients. 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 and changing environments. Ideal candidates for FICC and Equities are dynamic, quick-thinking self-starters who have a real passion for the markets. The ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences is crucial.

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