Asset & Wealth Management, Risk Governance and Strategy, Associate

Asset & Wealth Management Divisional Overview

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3.14 trillion in assets under supervision globally, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.

Your Impact

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong work ethic, desire to work within a growing global business, and ability to think outside the box? Analysts and Associates on the Asset & Wealth Management Risk Team will gain exposure and access to senior managers, build expertise in risk identification and risk management, and develop a deeper understanding of our business. The team is seeking candidates who can thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and passion for working with others are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Risk and Governance Analyst/Associate to join the AWM Risk Management team. This role is critical in supporting the risk management framework across the division, with a specific focus on risk committee support, fund board reporting, and divisional risk and control reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders across AWM, including investment teams, compliance, legal, and other risk management functions.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential:

Risk Committee and Council Support:

• Prepare materials for AWM risk committees and councils, including compiling data, drafting presentations, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of risk committee and council meetings.
• Track and follow up on action items arising from risk committee and council meetings.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of risk committee charters and terms of reference.

Fund Board Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of risk reports for fund boards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Analyze fund risk metrics and performance data to identify trends and potential issues.
• Work with investment teams to gather information and respond to fund board inquiries.
• Maintain documentation related to fund board reporting processes.

Divisional Risk and Control Reporting:

• Contribute to the development and production of regular risk and control reports for AWM management.
• Assist in the monitoring and assessment of key risks and controls across the division.
• Identify and escalate potential risk issues to senior management.
• Support the implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and validate risk data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting processes.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 + years of experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field within the asset and wealth management industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.