Risk, Model Risk, Associate, Warsaw

Goldman Sachs; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional growth opportunities

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Model Risk Associate in Warsaw. This role involves validating and approving quantitative models, assessing model risks, and monitoring model performance. An ideal candidate possesses excellent quantitative skills, knowledge in stochastic modeling, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a distinguished Risk Management team focused on robust practices and compliance in financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Excellent quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of stochastic modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis.
• Preferred knowledge of machine learning.
• Ability to explain complex problems clearly.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and programming languages.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation and approval of the firm’s models.
• Assess and quantify model risk by developing alternative benchmark models.
• Monitor ongoing model performance.
• Communicate validation outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent quantitative problem-solving skills

Knowledge of stochastic modeling

Knowledge of numerical simulation

Data analysis skills

Machine learning knowledge

Good communication skills

Team orientation

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

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Our Risk teams develop comprehensive processes to monitor, assess, and manage the risk of expected and unexpected events that may have an adverse impact on the firm. Risk professionals execute critical day‑to‑day risk management activities, lead projects, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of a robust risk management program. Effective coordination with executive management, business units, control departments and technology is critical for success.

Job Description

Goldman Sachs Model Risk Management (MRM) is a multidisciplinary group of quantitative experts located in New York, Dallas, London, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. MRM is responsible for independent oversight and approval of all the firm’s quantitative models, ensuring compliance with both internal and supervisory standards. There are a wide variety of models used in the firm across its range of businesses, including ones used for derivatives valuation, risk management, electronic trading. Mathematical methods employed by these models include stochastic processes, machine learning, optimization techniques, statistical analyses and numerical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform validation and approval of the firm’s models by verifying conceptual soundness, methodology, and implementation, and by identifying limitations and uncertainties.
• Assess and quantify model risk by developing alternative benchmark models.
• Oversee monitoring of ongoing model performance.
• Communicate validation outcomes to key stakeholders and management.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of stochastic modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis.
• Machine learning knowledge (preferred).
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex problems in a simple way.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new technologies and programming languages.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Team orientation and ability to work in a fast‑paced 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 GS.com/careers.

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Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

General Business, Management, and Business Development