Risk, Market Risk, Analyst, Paris

Job-ID: 153222Category: AnalystLocation: Paris, Ile-de-France, FrancePosted: 2026-08-07RISK The Risk Division is responsible for independent review of market, credit, operational, model, and liquidity risk throughout the firm as well as enterprise wide stress testing. Our teams develop comprehensive processes to monitor, assess, and manage the risk of expected and unexpected events that may have an adverse impact on the firm. Risk professionals execute critical day-to-day risk management activities, lead projects, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of a robust risk management program. Effective coordination with executive management, business units, control departments and technology is critical for success.TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW Market Risk is a Department within the Risk Division that facilitates effective deployment of risk appetite, prudent risk management and regulatory compliance for the Firm’s market risks. The group acts as a key stakeholder in ensuring that the firm’s business plans are within its market risk appetite and engages directly with businesses on the review and challenge of risk management actions. The group also plays a key role in keeping the Board of Directors apprised of the firm’s market risk profile. This is achieved through the use of a suite of risk measures, proactive application of expert judgement, and limit setting. Activities are centered on risk management and analysis, transparency and escalation of risk, supervision, and overall process improvement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESReviewing European entity risks and ensuring compliance with local governance framework and controlsWork collaboratively across functions to identify risk insights and ensure transparency to key stakeholdersOngoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1st line risk takers Ability to use coding skills to develop on-desk risk dashboards and provide insights on market trends and emerging risksEvaluate risk taking behavior and influence outcomes through portfolio and transaction level risk analysis taking into consideration risk appetiteCollaboration with Risk Engineering colleagues on the development of new risk measures / stress tests and improvements to existing measures Proactive identification of emerging risks (e.g. basis risks, crowded trades) Limit/threshold monitoring and settingConnect events (e.g. macroeconomic data releases, political elections) to potential vulnerabilitiesDissemination of information and education of stakeholders through effective and timely communication and collaborationCommunication with senior management and regulators QUALIFICATIONSOne to three years’ experience in market risk management or similar role with transferable skillsStrong academic record with Bachelor’s degree, equivalent or above in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative/analytical discipline preferred Ability to code desirableUnderstanding of financial products including their risk/reward tradeoffsUnderstanding of market risk measures, concepts, and regulatory rules: VaR, stress testing, greeksExcel, Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon familiarity, and ability to pick up in-house systemsProven problem solving ability and control mindsetAble to analyze and challenge risk taking activities while engaging effectively with first line of defenseDesire and ability to collaborate with people from different departments and levels of seniorityDesire and ability to communicate complex information and concepts in layperson terms directly with senior management (both written and verbally)The Risk division is responsible for credit, market and operational risk, model risk, independent liquidity risk, and insurance throughout the firm.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. Learn more 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. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. 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.