Job Description

The Risk division is responsible for credit, market and operational risk, model risk, independent liquidity risk, and insurance throughout the firm.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

The primary role of Credit Review is to independently assess the effectiveness of the Firm's credit risk management processes. Credit Review is also responsible for providing senior management and the Board of Directors an objective and timely assessment of the credit portfolio. The group reports to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and is independent from Credit Risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of Credit Review, you will be part of a team that conducts systematic reviews of wholesale credit portfolios, analyzing counterparty credit quality in order to determine the accuracy of risk identification in the portfolio as well as the adequacy of documentation, administration, policies, and procedures.



Key responsibilities include:



Leading and participating in industry reviews as well as performing continuous monitoring on assigned industry sectors.



Industry Reviews:


Prepare detailed, independent analysis on individual credits in adherence with established credit review procedures and regulatory guidance. Document conclusions clearly and concisely. Periodically manage and lead industry reviews, guiding review team to meet key milestones. Effectively aggregate, document, and communicate findings Evaluate adequacy of analysis completed by Credit Risk including, among other things, accuracy of credit ratings, timeliness of any rating changes, identification of potential credit weaknesses, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures, laws and regulations Effectively challenge Credit Risk's ratings, policies, procedures, as warranted


Continuous Monitoring:


Perform ongoing surveillance of assigned industry sectors, staying informed of trends / credit-related activities and identifying emerging risks Prepare quarterly reports assessing the industry portfolio's overall risk

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree 15+ years of banking or credit-related experience; significant prior credit review, lending, credit risk management, regulatory supervision, or similar work experience Strong knowledge of credit analysis, ratings analysis, corporate finance and/or research Experience with internal audit or credit/loan risk review process preferred Knowledge of banking regulations related to lending and risk management preferred Functional background or relevant experience in finance and accounting Knowledge of lending products, as well as capital markets/traded products Understanding of credit/loan documentation Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to learn quickly Strong analytical and communication skills Ability to function efficiently in a team environment Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management

COMPETENCIES

Functional Expertise

- Keeps up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends

Technical Skills

- Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, exhibits attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial/analytical skills

Drive and Motivation

- Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks

Client and Business Focus

- Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations

Teamwork

-Collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions

Communication Skills

- Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others

Judgement and Problem solving

- Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues

Creativity/Innovation

- Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value

Influencing Outcomes

- Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations


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.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html




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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits

Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.


Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. 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
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.


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.


Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).


Child Care & Family Care
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.


Benefits at Goldman Sachs
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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Vice President
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Salt Lake City
JOB FUNCTION
Credit Risk
DIVISION
Risk Division