Risk, Americas Equity Market Risk (Lead), Vice President, New York at Goldman Sachs

Title : Americas Equity Market Risk (Lead)Tenure: 7y+ (ideally 7-15y)We are looking for a professional to lead Americas Equities Market Risk in New York, joining the second line of defense Market Risk Specialists group. The lead will have oversight of US Equities franchise covering Options, Exotics, Convertibles , and One Delta.DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWThe 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. Market Risk Specialists is a Department within the Risk Division that facilitate 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 RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluate risk taking behavior and influence outcomes through portfolio and transaction level risk analysis taking into consideration risk appetiteRegular interaction with and challenge of senior Equities traders across a range of equity strategies and risk types , with particular focus on Equity DerivativesEstablishing Limit setting and risk toleranceOngoing review of risk measures (VaR, greeks, stress tests) and interaction with 1st line risk takersCollaboration with Risk Engineering colleagues on the development of new risk measures / stress tests and improvements to existing measuresProactive identification of emerging risks (e.g. basis risks, crowded trades)Connect 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 regulatorsSupervision of direct reports   QUALIFICATIONSApproximately ten years’ experience in market risk management or similar role with transferable skills, with at least four years covering EquitiesDeep experience in risk managing non-linear/derivatives productsStrong academic record with Bachelor’s degree, equivalent or above in Finance, Mathematics or a related quantitative/analytical discipline preferredDeep understanding of financial products including their risk/reward tradeoffs with a focus on EquitiesDeep understanding of market risk measures, concepts, and regulatory rules: VaR, stress testing, greeks, Volcker rule, CCARExcel, Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, ability to pick up in-house systemsAbility to code or supervise those who code a plusProven 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)Control mindsetPosting Date: 2026-06-25