The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Technology Risk - Dallas- Data Privacy Associate

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $90K — $110K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information/cyber security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in security, technical risk management, or data protection function.
  • Strong understanding of data security concepts and practices, including encryption and access controls.
  • Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles and their practical implementation.
  • Technical knowledge of technology architecture and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills related to data privacy risks.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical details.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of data protection initiatives with a focus on technical controls.
  • Drive adoption of data security controls and privacy-enhancing technologies across platforms.
  • Assist in developing scalable processes for effective data security controls.
  • Advise engineering teams on integrating security policies and standards with a privacy-first approach.
  • Participate in global Technology Risk initiatives to improve data security and technology processes.
  • Conduct security reviews to identify potential data privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements for data protection.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and cross-functional interaction within the firm.
  • Engagement in a progressive Technology Risk team working on cutting-edge security controls.
  • Involvement in global initiatives that enhance the firm's data security posture.
  • Access to training and resources for skill development in technical risk management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Goldman Sachs Technology Risk leads threat and risk management initiatives that help to protect the firm and our clients from information and cyber security risks. Our team equips the firm with the knowledge and tools to measure risk, identify and mitigate threats, and protect against unauthorized disclosure of confidential client, employee, and supply chain information. Specifically, the Techrisk Data Privacy team is accountable for enabling personal data security and thereby privacy across the firm. We collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Privacy Platform Engineering, and Core Engineering to uplift and enhance the control posture for various types of personal data.

You will join a progressive Technology Risk team which continues to push the development of security controls within engineering functions and across the business. You will interact with all parts of the firm, gaining experience and knowledge that will facilitate future career growth.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate with a strong technical background and experience in data security or data risk management to join a team focused on strengthening personal data security and implementing privacy-by-design principles through technical controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Support the planning, execution, and enhancement of data protection and personal data security initiatives, focusing on technical controls and security reviews.
  • Drive the adoption of robust data security controls and privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., encryption, data masking, access controls) across applications and platforms to uplift the control posture for personal data.
  • Assist in developing scalable processes to ensure data security controls are operating effectively and align with privacy-by-design principles.
  • Provide advice and guidance to engineering teams on applying relevant security policies and standards, and on integrating security controls defined in the firm's Technology Risk and Control Framework to enable privacy by design from the outset.
  • Participate in global, regional, and local Technology Risk initiatives aimed at improving the firm's baseline on data security, resiliency, and controls of technology processes and services related to personal data.
  • Conduct security reviews of systems and applications to identify potential data privacy risks and recommend technical mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to understand regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and translate them into actionable technical security controls.
  • Provide clear and concise verbal and written recommendations and guidance to business and technology staff on matters of personal data security and privacy-enabling technical controls.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor's degree in information/cyber security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in security, technical risk management, or data protection function.
  • Strong understanding of data security concepts and practices, including encryption, access controls, data minimization, and data de-identification.
  • Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles and their practical implementation within technology solutions.
  • Technical knowledge of technology architecture, infrastructure, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with data analysis tools like Excel, PowerBI, or Alteryx.
  • Proven analytical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills, particularly in assessing technical security risks related to data privacy.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical details to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCSP, CIPT, CISSP, CIPM).
  • Experience with technical risk analysis and control frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27701).
  • Understanding of relational database technologies (e.g., SQL) and data storage principles.
  • Knowledge of networking technologies and operating systems.
  • Familiarity with data lifecycle management, data mapping, and inventory from a security control perspective.
  • An understanding of the regulatory environment related to technology control requirements, with an emphasis on how security controls address global data protection regulations.

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

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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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
NASDAQ
GS
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