Goldman Sachs
Risk, Market Risk, Vice President, Dallas
Goldman Sachs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Vice President: Market RiskLocation: Dallas
The Risk Division is responsible for independent review of market, credit, operational, model, and liquidity risk throughout the firm as well as enterprise-wide stress testing.
Market Risk is a Department within the Risk Division that facilitates effective deployment of risk appetite, prudent risk management, and regulatory compliance for the Firm’s market risks. The group acts as a key stakeholder in ensuring that the firm’s business plans are within its market risk appetite and engages directly with businesses on the review and challenge of risk management actions. The group also plays a key role in keeping the Board of Directors apprised of the firm’s market risk profile. This is achieved by using a suite of risk measures, proactive application of expert judgement, and limit setting. Activities are centered on risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ongoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1st line risk takers
Evaluate and challenge 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., basis risks, crowded trades)
Risk appetite sizing, limit and threshold 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
Work collaboratively across functions to deliver on regulatory obligations
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years experience in market risk management in key asset classes such as Rates, Credit and Equities, 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
Deep understanding of financial products including their risk/reward tradeoffs
Understanding of risk management concepts and metrics
Excel, Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, ability to pick up in-house systems
Ability to code beneficial
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
Desire and ability to communicate complex information and concepts in layperson terms directly with senior management (both written and verbal)
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The Risk Division is responsible for independent review of market, credit, operational, model, and liquidity risk throughout the firm as well as enterprise-wide stress testing.
Market Risk is a Department within the Risk Division that facilitates effective deployment of risk appetite, prudent risk management, and regulatory compliance for the Firm’s market risks. The group acts as a key stakeholder in ensuring that the firm’s business plans are within its market risk appetite and engages directly with businesses on the review and challenge of risk management actions. The group also plays a key role in keeping the Board of Directors apprised of the firm’s market risk profile. This is achieved by using a suite of risk measures, proactive application of expert judgement, and limit setting. Activities are centered on risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ongoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1st line risk takers
Evaluate and challenge 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., basis risks, crowded trades)
Risk appetite sizing, limit and threshold 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
Work collaboratively across functions to deliver on regulatory obligations
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years experience in market risk management in key asset classes such as Rates, Credit and Equities, 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
Deep understanding of financial products including their risk/reward tradeoffs
Understanding of risk management concepts and metrics
Excel, Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, ability to pick up in-house systems
Ability to code beneficial
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
Desire and ability to communicate complex information and concepts in layperson terms directly with senior management (both written and verbal)
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