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Risk Division - Analytics and Reporting Analyst / Associate - Birmingham

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Goldman Sachs

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Data
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a quantitative degree, 3+ years in risk, programming skills (Python, SQL), data visualization experience, and solid communication skills. Financial knowledge is essential.
  • You will deliver risk metrics, build efficient workflows for analytics, ensure data quality, and provide insights into financial and non-financial risks.

Requirements

  • Masters or Bachelors degree in a quantitative discipline such as data science, mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science or engineering.
  • Entrepreneurial, analytically creative, self-motivated and team-oriented.
  • Excellent written, verbal and team-oriented communication skills.
  • Experience with programming for extract transform load (ETL) operations and data analysis (including performance optimization) using languages such as, but not limited to, Python, Java, C++, SQL and R.
  • Experience in developing data visualization and business intelligence solutions using tools such as, but not limited to, Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, and front-end technologies and languages.
  • Working knowledge of the financial industry, markets and products and associated non-financial risk.
  • Working knowledge of mathematics including statistics, time series analysis and numerical algorithms.
  • 3+ years of financial or non-financial risk industry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering regular and reliable risk metrics, analytics & insights based on deep understanding of the firm’s businesses and its client activities.
  • Building robust, systematic & efficient workflows, processes and procedures around the production of risk analytics for financial & non-financial risk, risk capital and regulatory reporting.
  • Attesting to the quality, timeliness and completeness of the underlying data used to produce these analytics.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Analytics & Reporting (A&R) group within Risk Engineering?

The main focus of A&R is to ensure that the firm’s senior leadership, investors, and regulators have a complete view of the firm’s risk profile through regular reporting and customized risk analysis.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this position?

Eligible candidates are preferred to have a Masters or Bachelors degree in a quantitative discipline such as data science, mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science, or engineering.

What programming languages should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have experience with programming for ETL operations and data analysis using languages such as Python, Java, C++, SQL, and R.

What types of tools and technologies should candidates have experience with?

Candidates should have experience in developing data visualization and business intelligence solutions using tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI, and front-end technologies.

How many years of industry experience are required for this position?

Candidates are expected to have 3+ years of financial or non-financial risk industry experience.

Is knowledge of the financial industry considered important for this role?

Yes, a working knowledge of the financial industry, markets, products, and associated non-financial risk is important for this position.

What are the core responsibilities of the Analytics & Reporting group?

Core responsibilities include delivering reliable risk metrics and insights, building efficient workflows around risk analytics production, and ensuring the quality and completeness of the underlying data.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion at Goldman Sachs?

Yes, Goldman Sachs is committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace and offers various opportunities for professional and personal growth.

What type of work environment can candidates expect in this role?

Candidates can expect a team-oriented, entrepreneurial, and analytically creative work environment.

Does Goldman Sachs provide accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities?

Yes, Goldman Sachs is committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.

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Goldman Sachs

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.