Front-Office Risk Analyst (Société Générale)

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Market Risk Management (Analyst) : MRMA has overall responsibility for independently measuring, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting market risks associated with Goldman Sachs' Broker-Dealer and Investment Management ("IMD") Divisions. For hedge funds, MRA calculates Value at Risk; volatility; marginal contribution to risk by asset class; and "severe loss" scenarios. The risk models used are the same as those used for managing the risk of the Firm's broker dealer trading businesses. For mutual funds, MRA calculates a number of stress tests and analyzes active weights in a portfolio compared to those in the relevant benchmark. Particular focus is given to concentrations and liquidity in relation to the market. MRA is also responsible for regulatory market risk reporting for mutual funds, depending on their domicile. Responsibilities: • Daily/weekly monitoring of the risks associated with both hedge funds and mutual funds, across equity and fixed income strategies. • Develop, implement, and enhance stress tests, scenario analyses, and risk decompositions. • Build and maintain relationships with businesses, providing regular updates on changes in risk metrics and stress tests to senior IMD Management. Basic Qualifications • Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline • Minimum one year of experience Preferred Qualifications • Strong written and verbal communication skills -- able to work with a wide range of constituents (i.e. from Portfolio Managers to Controllers to Technology) • Proven record of strong internal performance • Detail Oriented with a strong control mentality • Acute and pro-active interest of what is happening in financial markets on a day-to-day basis • Highly motivated and assertive with a "can-do" attitude We want to build the next generation models that would make the world economy better off.