Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. 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.
GLOBAL OPERATIONAL RISK
The Global Risk Management team is uniquely positioned within the firm as part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The team is responsible for independent oversight and risk governance covering all elements of operational risks including risks related to personal data. The team regularly interacts with a wide range of teams across Goldman Sachs Asset Management including embedded risk managers, and various Federation groups that cover Goldman Sachs Asset Management, including the Legal, Compliance, the Risk Division and Controllers in order to effectively monitor risk and continually improve upon our risk governance framework. The team is also responsible for risk monitoring and regulatory reporting for the global fund complex.
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development and maintenance of the Operational Risk Management system
- Identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling operational risks
- Management of operational incidents, including those related to the area of personal data
- Supporting business units in creating recovery plans for identified irregularities in the area of operational risk management
- Preparation of analyses of operational risk, market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk
- Cooperation with the Financial Risk Management team
- Support for operational departments in the design of operational controls
- Management Board support in the area of data security
- Participation and support of activities aimed at ensuring the continuity of critical processes (Business Continuity Management)
- Participation in certification activities (ISO/ISAE)
- Participation in projects
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Fluent communication in written and spoken English
- Higher education, preferably economics and finance
- Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management (including operational risk)
- Ability to prepare and conduct presentations
- Knowledge of standards supporting information security and issues related to personal data protection
- High analytical skills and the ability to draw and formulate conclusions
- Curiosity about the business environment and the asset management industry
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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