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)

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Risk Associate Market Risk

Goldman Sachs