The Associate, Risk Governance role at Goldman Sachs involves identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risk areas related to business processes and controls. The position focuses on ensuring that business requirements are met while promoting performance and quality improvements. The role requires effective oversight of the risk profile and participation in governance forums. Additionally, the associate will share best practices and assess risks to enhance the overall risk management framework.

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related role, or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields and two years of experience.
• Experience performing statistically driven analysis using various data analytical techniques.
• Experience creating, developing, and enhancing financial models.
• Proficiency in visualizing complex data analyses using tools such as Tableau.
• Experience leveraging analytics and automation to enhance testing and sampling strategies.
• Experience developing processes and tools to monitor data accuracy.

• Identify, analyze, and monitor areas of risk related to business processes and controls.
• Determine, negotiate, and agree on firm/business quality procedures and standards.
• Assess business requirements and ensure they are met while acting as a catalyst for change.
• Establish effective supervisory structures and governance forums.
• Attend regular risk meetings to review exceptions and identify potential risks.
• Share risk best practices across teams and functions to ensure effective controls.
• Assess Inherent Risks and Residual Risks to reflect the current risk environment.
• Define thematic RCSA issues to structure remediation plans for significant risks.
• Socialize lessons learned to improve the risk and control framework.

• Employees at Goldman Sachs are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability coverage, generous vacation and holidays, and robust wellness resources such as EAP counseling, medical advocacy, on-site/virtual health services, and fitness support. Financial perks typically include retirement savings programs, live financial education, education support, and wealth-creation opportunities through equity awards and select investment programs. Many locations also provide family benefits (childcare resources, parental and family leaves, adoption/surrogacy support) and flexible work options like part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.