The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

GBM - Securities, Prime Services Futures and Clearing Risk, Associate, New York

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc$150K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in risk analysis or related fields
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline preferred
  • Knowledge of listed derivatives and commodities markets
  • Understanding of central counterparty clearing (CCP) margin methodologies
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language and SQL is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform risk analysis on global multi-asset portfolios
  • Master risk-based margin methodologies and processes
  • Manage intraday risk using established platforms
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance risk management systems
  • Validate daily risk management reports and margin calls
  • Conduct research for team improvement and management insights
  • Explain risk management processes to clients and prospects
  • Engage with CCPs for margin methodology enhancements
  • Supervise and train desk analysts and associates

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
  • Competitive retirement plans
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Employee development programs
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Members of the Prime Services Futures and Clearing Risk team assess, monitor and manage the market risk of multi-asset portfolios in the listed markets on both an intraday and overnight risk basis. Our client base includes large institutional fund managers, hedge funds, CTAs, market makers and broker dealers. We are staffed globally with offices in New York, Chicago, London, Hong Kong and Bengaluru. The team partners with multiple divisions under the Prime Services umbrella including: Sales, Client Service, Credit, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Technology to deliver a best in class risk management platform that enables the business to compete and thrive in a sustainable way. The interaction with numerous departments, clients and the diverse projects that ensue allow for a challenging, multi-dimensional and rewarding work environment.

Currently we are seeking an Associate level candidate to join the Futures and Clearing Risk team in the New York office. A successful candidate would be expected to:
  • Perform risk analysis and deep dives into global multi-asset portfolios to assess market and liquidity risks
  • Master risk based margin methodologies and process
  • Master the intraday risk management platform and process
  • Work with key stakeholders to enhance existing risk management platforms and margin offering
  • Validate and support daily risk management reports and margin calls
  • Engage in innovative research tasks for the team and senior management
  • Explain margin methodologies and the risk management process on sales calls with prospective and existing clients
  • Engage with CCPs and advocate for improvements to margin methodologies and
  • Work closely and effectively with Technology, Strats, Operations, Credit and Sales teams on implementation and deployment of enhancements to margin methodology, process and policy
  • Supervise desk analysts and associates and help with training and knowledge transfer

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills required. An advanced degree in a quantitative discipline preferred.
  • Listed derivatives knowledge required. Experience with the commodities markets preferred. Previous trading or risk management experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of CCPs and their margin methodologies.
  • Demonstrated interest and knowledge of markets and ability to assess impact of macro trends on client portfolios.
  • Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables concurrently.
  • Functional knowledge of at least one programming language and SQL is beneficial.


Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $150000-$300000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

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Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
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