Credit Risk Analyst, Hedge Funds – NYC

Goldman Sachs Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Group in New York seeks an Associate in Credit Risk (Hedge Fund) to help manage counterparty risk and assess the financial strength of hedge fund, mutual fund, and PE clients. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, independent decision making, and collaboration with trading and risk teams.

You will apply quantitative models, stress tests, and internal rating processes to set risk limits, with a focus on accuracy and clear communication in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in finance, markets, or risk.
• Significant knowledge of capital markets, including derivatives and/or repo.
• Demonstrable track record of independent decision making.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the credit and financial strength of hedge fund, mutual fund, and private equity fund clients.
• Perform counterparty reviews, recommend internal ratings, and set counterparty risk limits.
• Assess transactions across Institutional Derivatives & Funding businesses using quantitative models and stress tests.
• Drive risk conversations with trading and sales teams across OTC derivatives, prime brokerage, and repo.

Skills

Credit risk

Capital markets

Derivatives

Analytical

Job description

Goldman Sachs Group in New York seeks an Associate in Credit Risk (Hedge Fund) to help manage counterparty risk and assess the financial strength of hedge fund, mutual fund, and PE clients. The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, independent decision making, and collaboration with trading and risk teams.

You will apply quantitative models, stress tests, and internal rating processes to set risk limits, with a focus on accuracy and clear communication in a fast‑paced environment.