The Operational Risk Department at Goldman Sachs is an independent risk management function responsible for developing and implementing a standardized framework to identify, measure, and monitor operational risk across the firm. The Technology Failure Risk Lead role is for a professional with deep technology subject matter expertise dedicated to actively employing and strengthening the components of the firm’s operational risk management framework relating to technology risks. This role will be responsible to continuously identify, monitor, measure, assess, and challenge firm-wide technology process, risk, and controls. Responsibilities:

Identify, monitor, and analyze operational risks arising from the execution of technology operations primarily related to SDLC, Technology Resilience, Network, Cloud, ITAM, Incident Response. and develop evidence-based challenges focused on improving such operations.
Develop and perform ongoing analysis of Operational Risk loss, near miss, and external events to inform RCSA results, technology assessments and scenario analysis.
Conduct data analysis to identify trends and patterns in technology failure domains augmenting such with qualitative observations to monitor risk taking trends through bespoke metrics at firmwide and divisional/sub-divisional levels, escalating concerns to senior management when warranted.
Contribute to divisional and functional risk profile assessments by highlighting risk issues and trends to senior divisional managers and senior Operational Risk management team.
Conduct evidence-based scenario analysis by working with stakeholders to develop plausible tail risk scenarios around unauthorized or improper access used in quantifying specific businesses exposure to potential risk.
Facilitate operational risk event and data collection; perform detailed reviews of trends to identify significant risks and ensure monitoring and remediation.
Review New Activities and ensure operational risks arising from acquisitions, new products and/or business, and migrations, etc. are properly considered.
Contribute to review and challenge of technology failure control assessments to ensure the risk and control self -assessment outcomes are consistent, credible, and underpinned by appropriate evidence.
Remain current on business drivers, regulatory and industry changes impacting the firms information and cybersecurity activities and obligations.
Identify and drive initiatives that improve the risk management activities at the firm
This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with Engineering teams both regionally and globally. Experience and knowledge in a regulated enterprise network, preferably financial institution’s technology infrastructure/applications and control requirements are required together with strong interpersonal and analytical skills for this role. Qualifications
7+ years of relevant experience, which could include working in operational risk; in a financial institution’s technology division; a technology company that builds or maintains enterprise systems, like cloud services; offensive or defensive cybersecurity; or IT or Information Security/Cybersecurity auditors.
Strong understanding of technology application and infrastructure components such as servers, storage, databases, networking, SDLC, AI/ML, Cloud platforms, etc.
Proven ability to perform monitoring & testing (design and operating effectiveness) of controls across Technology Failure domains (e.g. SDLC, Change Management, Incident Response, Capacity, Resilience, etc.)
Strong business acumen with general awareness of technology related processes, risks and business flows
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present with impact and influence
Experience with frameworks like NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, and/or ISO 27001
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong delivery focus
Strong organizational skills (project management experience a plus)
Ability to work in a team environment and knowledge share with other colleagues within team
Proficiency in World, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive – SQL, graph databases and Tableau (would be a plus)
Relevant certifications like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or related IAM certifications
Familiarity with enterprise risk management best-practices and controls
BA or BS College Degree in Business, Sciences, or Engineering.

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: © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. 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.

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Goldman Sachs advises companies and governments on mergers, raises money for them by selling their stocks and bonds, and trades securities for big investors such as hedge funds and pension funds. It led Ford Motor's 1956 stock market debut, then the largest share sale in US history. Traders buy and sell stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities for clients and lend them money, while bankers earn a fee on each deal they advise on or arrange. Its asset and wealth management arm invests for institutions and wealthy families and charges fees based on the money it oversees. The firm was founded in 1869, when it began brokering short-term IOUs for New York merchants, and it is based in New York City.

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Founded

1869

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Trading drives the boom: stock-trading revenue hit a record $7.42 billion in the June 2026 quarter, up 72%.
Pay is climbing: compensation rose 20% to $11.5 billion in the first half of 2026, while staff grew 1%.
A Goldman stint opens doors: alumni Rishi Sunak, Mario Draghi and Mark Carney rose to lead Britain, Italy and Canada.

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AI is costing jobs: Goldman's October 2025 AI plan came with a "limited reduction in roles" and slower hiring.
Expect five office days a week: Goldman reaffirmed the rule in 2023, and its CEO calls remote work an aberration.
Stock awards have lost value: shares fell 23% from July 15 to October 8, 2026, versus 18% at Morgan Stanley.

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Traders outearn Goldman's famous merger advisers: trading made 57% of first-half 2026 revenue, versus 8% from advice.
Goldman is Wall Street's top merger adviser: it earned $4.6 billion advising on 2025 deals, versus JPMorgan's $3.1 billion.
The top prize is still partner: though public since 1999, Goldman named just 95 partners from 46,000-plus staff in 2024.

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