Asset & Wealth Management, Investment Risk – Alternatives, Vice President, London

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.

TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW

We invest in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, and infrastructure‑related assets and companies. Asset & Wealth Management operates on a global platform and our team works in a fast‑paced, exciting environment. Within Asset & Wealth Management, the Risk Management function is charged with enabling the division to responsibly execute on strategic initiatives at a regional and global level, managing financial and non‑financial risk through implementation of a global risk‑management framework, and driving returns through various capital and workflow efficiency initiatives. In addition, the Risk Management function serves as an important point of contact for funds & legal entity boards as well as regulators.

The successful applicant will understand various financial markets and products, raise issues or concerns, and exhibit a high degree of integrity, strong attention to detail, and a client‑focused mindset. The candidate will also be a team player, collaborating closely with investment teams and other control functions across the firm.

As a risk manager within Asset Management Alternatives, you will be engaged in proactive management of financial and non‑financial risk, through portfolio monitoring, market observations, and process oversight. The Risk team is an independent function within the business that develops and enforces the risk‑management framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead engagement with portfolio management, investment teams, and second‑line risk teams to monitor risk usage and emerging risks, serving as a senior point of contact for cross‑functional risk discussions.
• Lead deep‑dive analysis on emerging risk areas and assess the potential impacts on various portfolios, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
• Drive strategic partnerships with the business to understand and mitigate risk, and challenge / elevate to senior management where appropriate.
• Monitor risk metrics against the thresholds and perform analytics where necessary; proactively identify opportunities to enhance risk monitoring and reporting processes.
• Advance the risk management framework by contributing to risk transparency, developing and refining limits and thresholds, and working with engineering to enhance risk tooling and infrastructure.
• Assess, escalate, and support mitigation of risks of new products and businesses within the Alternatives business.
• Support risk reporting including regulatory deliverables and committee and board reports.
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on analytical approaches, risk methodologies, and professional development.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proven knowledge of quantitative analysis and modelling (strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of accounting frameworks is preferred).
• A minimum of 7‑8 years of financial services experience related to risk management, portfolio management, trading, and/or asset management.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, initiatives, or workstreams, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral as well as written, with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a small team, exhibit initiative and be proactive.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Familiarity with risk methodologies such as stress testing, sensitivities, limits.
• Savvy in Microsoft Suite of products, including Excel and PowerPoint.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinker who can separate facts from assumptions, see the bigger picture and make connections, identify scenarios, and assess probabilities and impacts.
• Highly organized, disciplined, diligent, detail‑oriented, and proactive. Excellent at planning, prioritizing, and managing time under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with a client‑focused and relationship‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently within a small team and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

LOCATIONS: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom