Collateral & Margin Ops Associate: Risk & Resolution

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

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in Collateral and Margin Operations in Salt Lake City. You will protect the firm by managing counterparty credit risk and ensuring timely collateral movements across client portfolios.

You will analyze risk, identify inefficiencies, and help build scalable processes while collaborating with internal teams to resolve disputes and improve client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in an operational role within financial services or related risk/margin/collateral/transaction-processing responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive issues to resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client portfolios and issue or respond to collateral calls to mitigate counterparty credit risk.
• Perform margin calculations, investigate exceptions, and complete collateral settlement approvals.
• Calculate SIMM requirements and support related margin processes.
• Engage with clients to resolve collateral disputes and onboard new relationships.
• Collaborate across Credit, Sales, Trading, Legal, Compliance, Middle Office, Front Office, Settlements, and Treasury to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in Collateral and Margin Operations in Salt Lake City. You will protect the firm by managing counterparty credit risk and ensuring timely collateral movements across client portfolios.

You will analyze risk, identify inefficiencies, and help build scalable processes while collaborating with internal teams to resolve disputes and improve client experience.