Portfolio Risk & Analytics Associate - Alternatives

Goldman Sachs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an experienced professional for the External Investing Group (XIG) in West Palm Beach. This role focuses on identifying and managing investment risks across hedge funds and Fund of Funds portfolios while enhancing analytical frameworks for informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in alternative investments, market risk management, or portfolio analytics, with a strong emphasis on quantitative skills. Proficiency in Python, R, or Excel VBA is preferred, along with excellent communication skills for presenting complex analyses to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in alternative investments or market risk management.
• Strong interest in financial markets, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support identification and monitoring of investment risks across hedge funds.
• Maintain and enhance portfolio construction frameworks for capital allocation.
• Conduct risk-focused due diligence on third-party hedge funds.

Skills

Alternative investments

Market risk management

Portfolio construction

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline or finance

Tools

Python

R

Excel VBA

GS Marquee/Plottool

MSCI RiskMetrics

Bloomberg PORT

Axioma

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking an experienced professional for the External Investing Group (XIG) in West Palm Beach. This role focuses on identifying and managing investment risks across hedge funds and Fund of Funds portfolios while enhancing analytical frameworks for informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in alternative investments, market risk management, or portfolio analytics, with a strong emphasis on quantitative skills. Proficiency in Python, R, or Excel VBA is preferred, along with excellent communication skills for presenting complex analyses to senior stakeholders.