ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT - Risk Architecture – Associate
The Enterprise Risk Management team is responsible for ensuring that the firm's risks are managed systemically, such that the firm has a regular, comprehensive view of its risk profile as well as of key trends and emerging risks that could potentially affect the firm's overall risk profile. We ensure that Risk and senior leadership is consistently informed on the holistic risk profile, inclusive of financial and non-financial risks, in a way that facilitates strategic planning and risk decision making.
Key responsibilities:
- Support governance and maintenance of the firm's Enterprise Risk Management Framework and related policies and procedures
- Perform risk review and challenge of processes related to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework
- Demonstrate operational effectiveness of the components of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework
- Identify, govern and oversee focus risk residual areas as well as the monitoring and implementation of remediation plans
- Assist with assessment processes including review, monitoring and tracking of the firm’s Significant Strategic Business Initiatives
- Assist in developing high-quality materials for senior management and committee forums
- Engage with stakeholders across the Risk Division and businesses to enhance and drive consistency across the firm's risk management processes
- Assist in managing compliance with regulatory requirements and addressing periodic regulatory inquiries
- Contribute to key cross divisional risk initiatives/projects under direction of senior risk leadership of the firm
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3- 6 years of experience, preferably at a large financial services firm within Risk
- Development of policies and procedures related to enterprise risk management as implemented by a large financial services firm
- Applying risk management expertise to ensure consistency across risk management policies
- Project management experience in the development of risk management platforms including process improvement of internal reports, key performance metrics and indicators and remediation plans
- Ability to comfortably and effectively interact with internal risk experts, business units and various stakeholders outside of Risk, including senior management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Critical thinking to perform review and challenge
- Team orientated with an interest in coaching junior team members and providing leadership where necessary
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel- SharePoint is a plus
- Comfortable using Artificial Intelligence such as Copilot in day-to-day functions
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-6 years of experience in Risk
- Experience at a large financial services firm (preferred)
- Development of enterprise risk management policies and procedures
- Applying risk management expertise to ensure policy consistency
- Project management experience with risk management platforms and process improvement
- Ability to interact effectively with internal risk experts, business units and senior management
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking
- Critical thinking to perform review and challenge
- Team oriented with interest in coaching junior team members and providing leadership
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- SharePoint experience
- Comfortable using AI tools such as Copilot
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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