How would you like to be involved in a central part of Goldman Sachs' risk management framework? We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to deliver credit risk analysis, on the basis of a thorough understanding of credit fundamentals and risks associated with lending and derivatives products. You will play a key role in the credit risk management function supporting the Americas
OUR IMPACT
The Risk Division is a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
Credit Risk works closely with the CRO / senior management to manage Goldman Sachs' credit risk. Credit professionals protect the firm's capital by using in-depth knowledge of our clients, markets, and trading products to make decisions on acceptable level of firm's risk appetite. Staffed with 300 professionals, Credit Risk operates through 11 different offices around the world. Credit Risk provides a unique opportunity to develop a variety of professional skills and expertise in risk management while working on financial transactions. The interaction with numerous departments and the range of projects allow for a challenging, varied and multi-dimensional work environment.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Complete annual reviews to determine Internal Credit Ratings, Regulatory Risk Ratings and Watch List Status for your portfolio of counterparties.
Assess the credit and financial strength of counterparts by performing fundamental credit analysis of both quantitative and qualitative credit factors
Review and approve derivative, funding and lending transactions while ensuring appropriate documentation and risk mitigants to protect against default and minimize potential losses
Coordinate with Sales & Trading, Investment Banking/Capital Markets, Legal and Operations departments to review business and ensure appropriate documentation, limits and risk mitigants
Proactively monitor and assess counterparts and industry subsectors and report relevant information and its impact to senior management in a timely manner.
Develop and manage relationships with colleagues from the broader risk division as well as with other areas of the firm
Represent credit views in risk committees
Support the build out of the local entity including counterparty migration process, committee reporting and regulatory projects
Interact with regulators as part of the ongoing supervision process
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
0 - 3 years of experience; while Credit Risk experience is a positive, it is not a requirement.
Knowledge of derivatives, funding, and lending products and related trading and lending documentation
Strong interest and familiarity with finance, financial markets and economic developments
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work flexibly in teams and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines
