Asset & Wealth Management, Multi-Asset Solutions, Trading & Risk Solutions, Analyst

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join the Trading & Risk Solutions team, supporting institutional multi-asset clients and ensuring operational efficiency. You will manage data integrity, trade support, and risk monitoring while leveraging Python/SQL/VBA to automate workflows.

The role requires 1–3 years in trade support or related financial services, with a bachelor’s degree in finance/economics or related field and strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in finance, economics, business management, or related field.
• 1–3 years in trade support or investment operations in financial services.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve data discrepancies.
• Basic coding skills (Python or similar).
• Understanding of instruments across asset classes and risk parameters.
• Strong problem-solving and communication in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data integrity across portfolios and accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee portfolio rebalancing to maintain target allocations and risk exposure.
• Investigate and resolve trade queries related to execution, settlement, and cash overdrafts.
• Provide trade support to a global multi-asset trading desk; collaborate with traders and ops teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance processes, automate workflows, and implement best practices in trade and risk management.
• Utilize coding and automation tools (Python, SQL, VBA) to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on market developments and their impact on trading and risk management.

Skills

Data integrity

Trade support

Python

SQL

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Trading & Risk Solutions team. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in financial markets, strong analytical skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment supporting institutional multi-asset clients. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, managing risk, and supporting a global trading desk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure data integrity across portfolios and accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee portfolio rebalancing processes to maintain target allocations and risk exposure.
• Investigate and resolve trade queries related to execution, settlement, and allocations and cash overdrafts.
• Provide trade support to a global multi-asset trading desk, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance processes, improve automation, and ensure best practices in trade and risk management.
• Utilize coding and automation tools (e.g., Python, SQL, VBA) to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Stay up to date with market developments and how they impact trading and risk management processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor degree in finance, economics, business management, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in trade support, investment operations, or a related financial services role with a good understanding of the investment products being traded
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
• Basic coding skills (Python or similar) with a willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Good Understanding of financial instruments (futures, forwards, swaps, options, ETFs, funds) across multiple asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, alternatives, etc.) along with understanding of associated investment risk parameters
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in fast-moving situations.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with traders, portfolio managers, and operational teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure, fast-paced

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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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this Chicago, Illinois, United States-based position is $70000-$125000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.