Risk (Capital, Liquidity, and Market) | Analyst | Salt Lake City

The Goldman Sachs Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their risk management team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will identify, evaluate, and manage diverse risks. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and strategic alignment. The firm values diversity and inclusion, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in fast-paced settings, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience in risk management or finance.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage the firm's financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate with various divisions to ensure effective risk management.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

MORE ABOUT THIS SKILLSET

Embedded in everything we do, risk management is key to effectively identifying, monitoring and anticipating the diverse array of risks the firm faces in serving clients and operating its global businesses, including credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk operational risk and model risk.

If you apply to this skillset, you will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset. Please note division and function examples below are representative of opportunities common for this skill-set. The list is not exhaustive, and availability of open roles is determined based on business.

DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS

Risk aims to effectively identify, monitor, evaluate and manage the firm's financial and operational risks - including reputational risk - in support of the firm's strategic plan. Operating in a fast-changing environment and utilizing the best in class risk framework, Risk teams are analytically curious, have an aptitude for challenges and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

• Capital Risk team within the Risk Division provides an independent view into the capital decisions across the firm. The team advises on regulatory capital interpretations and firmwide capital management decisions. Coverage also includes monitoring, analyzing, interpreting, and challenging the firm's regulatory capital requirements and capital management processes. This involves working very closely with stakeholders across the firm, including trading desks, Controllers, Legal, Corporate Treasury and Technology, and will require a strong control mindset. Other responsibilities include oversight of the firm's capital strategy and the firm's proximity to capital requirements.


• Liquidity Risk is the independent risk management function responsible for identifying, quantifying, and managing the liquidity risk of the firm. We work closely with Corporate Treasury, Controllers, Operations, Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management Divisions, as well as the broader Risk organization to provide independent risk assessment and oversight of the firm s liquidity risk taking.


• Market Risk Specialists (MR) are part of the Risk business and are responsible for effective deployment of the firm's market risk appetite, prudent risk management and regulatory compliance for the Firm's market risks. This is achieved through the proactive application of expert knowledge, judgement and risk management capabilities including limit setting. Activities are centered on Risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of Risk, Supervision and overall process improvement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree


• 0-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.


• Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)


• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines


• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses


• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments


• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders


• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information


• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment

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.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.