Collateral & Margin Operations Associate – Global Markets

Goldman Sachs Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City seeks an Associate for Collateral and Margin Operations. You will monitor client portfolios, issue collateral calls, and perform margin calculations to protect the firm’s counterparty risk.

The role involves collaborating across Credit, Legal, and Front Office teams to resolve disputes and ensure efficient collateral movements. You will engage with clients, support onboarding of new relationships, and drive process improvements to enhance scalability and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of operational experience in financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and strong controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client portfolios and collateral calls to mitigate counterparty credit risk.
• Perform margin calculations and investigate discrepancies.
• Calculate SIMM requirements and support margin processes.
• Engage with clients to resolve collateral disputes and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Credit, Legal, Compliance and other teams to resolve issues.
• Complete monthly interest and coupon settlements and ensure deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City seeks an Associate for Collateral and Margin Operations. You will monitor client portfolios, issue collateral calls, and perform margin calculations to protect the firm’s counterparty risk.

The role involves collaborating across Credit, Legal, and Front Office teams to resolve disputes and ensure efficient collateral movements. You will engage with clients, support onboarding of new relationships, and drive process improvements to enhance scalability and accuracy