Location
London, Greater London, England

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Risk Division at Goldman Sachs is responsible for managing the firm’s credit, market, liquidity, operational, and capital risks. This role offers an opportunity to work within the Asset & Wealth Management business, combining independent second-line oversight with a strong advisory mandate. You will partner with business leaders to provide practical, risk-based guidance that supports sound decision-making and strategic growth. The position requires a strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include serving as a trusted operational risk advisor, overseeing the operational risk framework in the second line of defense, facilitating risk event management, performing data analysis to identify risk trends, ensuring accuracy of risk and control self-assessments, conducting scenario analysis for stress testing, advancing operational risk methods, creating management reports using tools like Alteryx and Tableau, and reviewing new business initiatives to assess changes in the operational risk profile. The role demands clear, decision-oriented analysis and presentations for senior management and regulatory engagement.

Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in operational risk or within Asset and Wealth Management. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivery.

About you
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present with impact and build consensus across senior stakeholder groups. Quick learner who thrives both independently and as part of a cross-regional team. Detail-oriented with strong ethics and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required; experience with Alteryx is a plus. Solid analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential.