Engineering-Dallas-Associate-Risk Governance

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate for their Risk Governance team in Dallas. This high-impact role offers the chance to leverage your strategic and communication skills to tackle complex challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. You will lead a new team focused on transforming the Technology Risk function, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the information security program. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Training and Development Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Personal Finance Offerings

Mindfulness Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Technical or Program Management, preferably in finance or tech.
• Proven ability to drive technology process improvement and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to optimize Technology Risk functions and enhance cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with leadership to set measurable goals and align strategies.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Software Engineering Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Business or Computer Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

Engineering-Dallas-Associate-Risk Governance

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Led by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Technology Risk secures Goldman Sachs against hackers and other cyber threats. We are responsible for detecting and preventing attempted cyber intrusions against the firm, helping the firm develop more secure applications and infrastructure, developing software in support of our efforts, measuring cybersecurity risk, and designing and driving implementation of cybersecurity controls. The team has global presence across the Americas, APAC, India and EMEA.

Within Technology Risk, the Strategic Execution and Portfolio Management & Chief Operating Office leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives in support of the information security and cyber security program including change management, process improvement and managing audit commitments across Engineering. In addition, the team is responsible for building and scaling business operations to support a rapidly growing workforce overseeing talent management, project management office financial planning, vendor management, workforce strategy, communication and workplace experience.

Goldman Sachs has one of the most progressive Technology Risk teams in the industry and is continuing to push the development of risk in preference to security within technology and the business. Year on year success has led the team to work deeper into the organization and gain valuable insights into how technology needs to function, what its risk really is and how this impacts the business.

YOUR IMPACT

If you are looking for a high-impact position to utilize your strategic, communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills then our team is the ideal opportunity for you. You'll partner closely with Technology Risk senior leadership to lead solutions for complex organizational and business challenges in support of the information security and cyber security program with its rapidly changing environment internally and externally. You will enjoy a role that advances our strategy and accelerates technology transformation while reducing risk for the firm.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

You will lead a new team created to transform and optimize the overall Technology Risk function to drive increased effectiveness and efficiency of the information security and cyber security program. We partner with the Technology Risk and Engineering leadership to articulate clear, measurable goals and align the transformation activities with the divisional strategic objectives and regulatory drivers. We engage with the broader Engineering organization to accelerate the delivery pace, advance the forward-looking vision, and create sustainable, future-proof solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3+ years of professional experience in a Technical Project Management or Program Management function, preferably within the financial services or technology industry
2. Experience with driving execution for technology process improvement including transformation levers such as Target Operating Model (TOM), control framework, process engineering, automation and location strategy
3. Ability to communicate with impact and tailor messaging to diverse stakeholder groups including engineering and product teams, end users, management, and executive-level leadership
4. Ability to cultivate long-term relationships and consensus across stakeholders
5. Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with a proven track record of coordinating concurrent activities with multiple interdependencies across several teams
6. Ability to demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills when under pressure
7. Ability to understand software engineering fundamentals, identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
8. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
9. Intellectually curious mindset and motivation to identify creative, innovative solutions
10. Prior experience working within an engineering or cybersecurity environment preferred
11. Prior experience in a risk, compliance, regulatory, or information technology/security adjacent role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced degree in Business, Computer Engineering/Science, or a related field
2. Knowledge of risk management methodologies and frameworks
3. Audit, compliance, quality assurance, control, or management consulting related experience a plus
4. Data analysis and visualization experience is preferred including experience in Excel and other tool sets

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.