Risk-Dallas-Associate-Market Risk

The Goldman Sachs Group
United States, Texas, Dallas
Apr 30, 2025
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Ongoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1^st line risk takers Evaluate risk taking behavior and influence outcomes through portfolio and transaction level risk analysis taking into consideration risk appetite Collaboration with Risk Engineering colleagues on the development of new risk measures / stress tests and improvements to existing measures Proactive identification of emerging risks (e.g., portfolio concentrations, unhedged risks, illiquidity pockets) Limit/threshold/alert setting Connect events (e.g., macroeconomic data releases, political elections) to potential vulnerabilities Dissemination of information and education of stakeholders through effective and timely communication and collaboration Communication with senior management and regulators QUALIFICATIONS Three to seven years' experience in market risk management or similar role with transferable skills Strong academic record with Bachelor's degree, equivalent or above in Finance, Mathematics or a related quantitative/analytical discipline preferred Understanding of financial products including their risk/reward tradeoffs Understanding of market risk measures, concepts, and regulatory rules: VaR, stress testing, greeks, Volcker rule, CCAR Excel, Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon proficiency, and ability to pick up in-house systems Ability to code desirable Proven problem-solving ability and control mindset Able to analyze and challenge risk taking activities while engaging effectively with first line of defense Desire and ability to collaborate with people from different departments and levels of seniority Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines Desire and ability to communicate complex information and concepts in layperson terms directly with senior management (both written and verbally)