Operational Risk Analyst: Data Governance & Controls

The Goldman Sachs Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs seeks an Associate, Operational Risk in Dallas to identify and monitor risks arising from data management and governance. You will develop metrics, challenge control effectiveness, and support risk assessments across the division.

Responsibilities include advising on risk appetite, maintaining data quality controls, and staying abreast of regulatory changes. The role demands strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's with required years of experience as specified in the job posting.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, governance, risk management and data governance is expected.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and analyze operational risks from data management practices.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to improve data management operations and reduce risk.
• Develop, monitor and report metrics for data ownership, sourcing and quality controls.
• Propose risk appetite/tolerance and monitor risk-taking trends with bespoke metrics.
• Monitor the key control inventory for critical data and ensure alignment with standards.
• Conduct scenario analysis with stakeholders to quantify exposures.
• Contribute to risk profile assessments and report to senior management.
• Conduct quarterly risk/self-assessments to ensure credibility and evidence.
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting data governance obligations.
• Advance operational risk methods and the risk management framework.
• Identify and drive initiatives to improve risk management across the firm.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Business Law

Governance & Risk

Finance & Financial Products

Operational Process Analysis

Management & Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

No travel requirement

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting, Law or related field

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting, Law or related field + 3 years experience

Job description

Goldman Sachs seeks an Associate, Operational Risk in Dallas to identify and monitor risks arising from data management and governance. You will develop metrics, challenge control effectiveness, and support risk assessments across the division.

Responsibilities include advising on risk appetite, maintaining data quality controls, and staying abreast of regulatory changes. The role demands strong analytical and stakeholder communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.