Goldman Sachs
Risk, Capital Risk, Associate, London
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Job Description: Capital Risk – Goldman Sachs
About the Role
Our Risk teams develop comprehensive processes to monitor, assess, and manage the risk of expected and unexpected events that may have an adverse impact on the firm. Risk professionals execute critical day-to-day risk management activities, lead projects, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of a robust risk management program. Effective coordination with executive management, business units, control departments, and technology is critical for success.
CAPITAL RISK, as part of the firm’s second line of defense and reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), assesses the firm’s capital management framework, regulatory capital policies, and related interpretations. This oversight includes:
- Independent review and challenge of capital ratio targets, planned capital actions, and regulatory capital calculations
- Analysis of related documentation
- Independent testing
- Assessment of the appropriateness of calculations and alignment with regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
- Understanding capital regulations (e.g., PRA Basel 3.1, US capital rules) and determining appropriate capital interpretations
- Monitoring, summarizing, and challenging the impact of regulatory capital rules on risk appetite
- Assessing the impact of capital regulation on individual transactions, new products, and business proposals
- Validation of regulatory capital requirement approaches and calculations
- Understanding and challenging the firm’s overall capital management strategy
- Communicating thoughtful analysis on sophisticated regulatory capital matters to senior managers, business units, and regulators
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Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience at a PRA, European regulator, or major bank with expertise in IRB/IMM/IMA approach permissions
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to excellence
- Outstandingly organized, with the ability to manage a constantly evolving mix of projects and priorities
- Effective communicator—both oral and written
- Team player—able to maintain mutual support within a high-profile team
- Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take on additional responsibilities; ability to handle issues with initiative and flexibility
- Skilled in conducting research, analyzing technical regulatory papers, and identifying key issues
- Strong understanding of banking organizations, financial products, and the ability to analyze new trades and business with a focus on regulatory capital implications
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About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and communities succeed. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York.
At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are enhances your work. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth through tailored development programs, networks, benefits, wellness initiatives, and personal finance support.
For more details on our culture, benefits, and workplace culture, visit GS.com/careers.
We are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process disability statement.
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Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer — Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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