Global Banking & Markets, Market Risk Team, Vice President - New York New York · · Vice President

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers.

We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.

The first line of defense Market Risk Team within Global Banking & Markets facilitates effective prudent risk management and regulatory compliance for the Firm’s market risks.

The team operates as a central risk stakeholder who engages directly with businesses to support risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate risk taking behavior and influence outcomes through portfolio and transaction level risk analysis taking into consideration risk appetite.
• Ongoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1st line risk takers.
• Collaboration with Engineering colleagues on the development of new risk measures / stress tests and improvements to existing measures.
• Proactive identification of emerging risks (e.g. basis risks, crowded trades).
• 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

• Seven to ten 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.
• Deep understanding of market risk measures, concepts, and regulatory rules : VaR, stress testing, greeks, Volcker rule, CCAR.
• Proven problem solving ability and risk & control mindset.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly in teams and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Able to analyze and challenge risk taking activities while engaging effectively with second line of defense.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with people from different departments and levels of seniority.
• Desire and ability to communicate complex information and concepts in layperson terms directly with senior management (both written and verbally).

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.

SALARY RANGE

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $125000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

J-18808-Ljbffr