Business Controls & Risk Analyst (1st Line)

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (old); Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Ireland is seeking an experienced risk professional to support our业务. You will lead our Business Risk and Controls efforts, establish risk cadence, and ensure policies are followed across teams in the Savings business.

The role requires 3–5 years in risk management, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with global Risk teams. A fast-paced, startup-like environment style is valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management and control testing, ideally in the 1st line.
• In-depth understanding of Operational Risk within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of EU and Irish retail banking regulations.
• Strong analytical and business–oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive risk improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Risk and Controls efforts for the Savings business, ensuring a robust risk framework.
• Establish a strong risk cadence and manage risks within business appetite.
• Ensure compliance with policies and authority levels across cross-functional teams.
• Develop strategies to manage Regulatory and Operational Risk with 2nd/3rd line collaboration.
• Provide direction to leadership to ensure key controls are in place.
• Lead a small team of risk professionals and drive risk strategy.
• Support monthly control testing to identify gaps in new/ emerging risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and quantify risks affecting team and wider business.
• Collaborate with global Risk teams to embed risk appetite in policies and controls.
• Conduct regular audits of policy compliance and provide actionable remediation.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Goldman Sachs Ireland is seeking an experienced risk professional to support our业务. You will lead our Business Risk and Controls efforts, establish risk cadence, and ensure policies are followed across teams in the Savings business.

The role requires 3–5 years in risk management, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with global Risk teams. A fast-paced, startup-like environment style is valued.