Derivatives Underwriting Associate - Credit & Risk Leader

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dallas is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Derivatives Underwriting team. This role entails acting as a primary underwriter, developing independent credit views, and working collaboratively with Sales, Legal, and Risk teams on transactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of corporate finance, derivatives, and risk management, with 2-3 years of financial services experience. Excellent communication skills and analytical judgment are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years financial services experience, preferably in corporate finance or derivatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly under time pressure.
• Technical proficiency: experience analyzing data and summarizing results for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary underwriter on a range of transactions.
• Develop independent credit views and identify key risks.
• Contribute to process improvement and support onboarding junior members.

Skills

High judgment

Analytical judgment

Understanding of corporate finance

Understanding of derivative products

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Dallas is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Derivatives Underwriting team. This role entails acting as a primary underwriter, developing independent credit views, and working collaboratively with Sales, Legal, and Risk teams on transactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of corporate finance, derivatives, and risk management, with 2-3 years of financial services experience. Excellent communication skills and analytical judgment are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.