Asset & Wealth Management, AM Private Global Risk, Analyst, LondonJob Description
OUR IMPACT
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurancepanies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.
YOUR IMPACT
We invest in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, and infrastructure-related assets andpanies. Asset & Wealth Management operates on a global platform and our team works in a fast-paced, exciting environment. Within Asset & Wealth Management, the Risk Management function is charged with enabling the division to responsibly execute on strategic initiatives at a regional and global level, managing financial and non-financial risk through implementation of a global risk management framework, and driving returns though various capital and workflow efficiency initiatives. In addition, the Risk Management function serves as an important point of contact for funds & legal entity boards as well as regulators.
The successful applicant will have an ability to understand various financial markets and products, and raise issues or concerns. He/she will have a high degree of integrity, strong attention to detail and be highly motivated and client-focused. Additionally, the successful applicant will be a team player, as the risk team is required to work closely with investment teams and other control functions across the firm.
As a risk manager within Asset Management Alternatives, you will be engaged in proactive management of financial and non financial risk, through portfolio monitoring, market observations, and process oversight. The Risk team is an independent function within the business that develops and enforces the risk management framework.
Position Description
• Collaborate across portfolio management, investment teams, and second line risk teams to monitor risk usage and emerging risks
• Develop risk oversight processes, policies, and procedures, and monitor, ensuringpliance
• Perform deep-dive analysis on emerging risk areas and assess the potential impacts on various portfolios
• Engage the business to understand risk, and challenge / escalate to senior management where appropriate
• Monitor risk metrics against the thresholds and perform analytics where necessary
• Contribute to risk transparency and work with engineering to enhance risk capture
• Assess and draw attention to the risks of new products and businesses within Alternatives
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• Proven knowledge of quantitative analysis and modeling (strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of US GAAP is preferred)
• 2+ years of financial services experience related to risk management, portfolio management, trading, and/or asset management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal andmunication skills, oral as well as written
• Ability to work independently in a small team, exhibit initiative and be proactive
•fortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Familiarity with risk methodologies such as stress testing, sensitivities, limits
• Savvy in Microsoft Suite of products, including Excel and PowerPoint (experience with or knowledge of various systems used in GS are preferred)
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with alternatives
• Strong quantitative skills
• Post graduate degrees / industry certifications ( CFA, FRM, etc.)
• Familiarity with portfolio valuations and investment funds
• Familiarity and experience dealing with various regulatory frameworks a plus
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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