Global Clearing Risk & Margin VP

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a VP to join its Prime Services Clearing Risk team. The role focuses on assessing market risk across multi-asset portfolios, mastering margin methodologies, and enhancing intraday risk platforms.

The successful candidate will lead risk analysis, validate margin calls, and collaborate with technology, sales, and operations to implement improvements. Strong communication, quantitative skills, and derivatives knowledge are required for this high‑impact position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Advanced quantitative analysis and modeling skills.
• Knowledge of listed derivatives; experience with options is a plus.
• Familiarity with CCPs and margin methodologies.
• Ability to assess macro market impacts on client portfolios.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis and deep dives into multi-asset portfolios to assess market and liquidity risks.
• Master margin methodologies and intraday risk processes.
• Improve risk management platforms and margin offerings with stakeholders.
• Validate daily risk reports and margin calls.
• Engage in research tasks for the team and senior management.
• Explain margin methodologies on client sales calls.
• Collaborate with Exchanges/CCPs and internal teams on enhancements.
• Supervise desk analysts and provide training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Communication

Quantitative skills

Derivatives knowledge

CCP knowledge

Programming

SQL

Risk management

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a VP to join its Prime Services Clearing Risk team. The role focuses on assessing market risk across multi-asset portfolios, mastering margin methodologies, and enhancing intraday risk platforms.

The successful candidate will lead risk analysis, validate margin calls, and collaborate with technology, sales, and operations to implement improvements. Strong communication, quantitative skills, and derivatives knowledge are required for this high‑impact position.