Risk-Bengaluru-Analyst-Risk Governance

The Risk division is responsible for credit, market and operational risk, model risk, independent liquidity risk, and insurance throughout the firm.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset – we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

RISK BUSINESS

The Risk Business identifies, monitors, evaluates, and manages the firm’s financial and non-financial risks in support of the firm’s Risk Appetite Statement and the firm’s strategic plan. Operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment and utilizing the best-in-class risk tools and frameworks, Risk teams are analytically curious, have an aptitude to challenge, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

BUSINESS UNIT:

The Risk Review Group (RRG) is an independent review group that reports to the GS-Group Chief Risk Officer and comprises of three pillars: Credit Review, Risk Testing Group and Reg Obligations Review Group.

The Risk Testing Group (RTG) is a multidisciplinary group of quantitative and financial experts at Goldman Sachs with presence in Bangalore, New York, London, Dallas, and Salt Lake City. RTG is responsible for independent oversight of all financial and non-financial risks at the firm, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal expectations. The group’s primary mandate is the independent review of qualitative models, data, processes, controls, and systems covering Credit, Market, Operational and Liquidity risk types. RTG is looking for an Associate to work on challenging projects that entail performing analysis to ensure holistic risk management practices. The role will involve interactions with multiple stakeholders across the firm and regulators across different geographies and offers exposure to financial products, risk management tools, quantification techniques and a wide-ranging technology stack. 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

This business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success.

RTG is looking for people with strong quantitative and technical backgrounds and a strong interest in financial markets. We seek bright and dynamic individuals with a quantitative orientation, basic financial acumen, and fluency with programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an understanding of firm’s risk management framework, models, methodology, techniques, and processes.
• Conduct independent review of key regulatory and internal deliverables and communicate results through formal reports.
• Provide effective challenge of stakeholder process(es) and outcomes.
• Liaise across relevant business, technology, and control functions to prioritize risks, challenge decisions, assumptions, and tolerances, and drive appropriate risk response.
• Develop and maintain effective and constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Raise action items and independently validate remediation plans.
• Contribute to the establishment of metrics and tools to assess and report on inherent risks, control strength and residual risk in a consistent and objective manner.

SKILLS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required. Masters in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Exposure to qualitative and quantitative risk management (credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk).
• Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals including software development life cycle concepts.
• Ability to navigate data sets, develop metrics and perform analysis.
• Proactive with strong analytical orientation, lateral thinking, organizational, influencing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to create relationships and leverage network within the organization.
• Interest in financial markets and risk management, motivated by learning and continuous improvement.

   

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:

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity