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Roth

Equity Research Associate

Austin, TX · On-site

... derivatives strategies and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Roth is a ... The Equity Research Associate is responsible for research, client support, and data collection ...

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What is a derivatives associate?

Derivatives Associates are financial professionals who specialize in the trading, analysis, and management of derivative instruments such as options, futures, swaps, and other structured products. They typically work for investment banks, hedge funds, or asset management firms, helping clients manage risk and optimize investment strategies using derivatives. Their responsibilities include pricing derivatives, monitoring market trends, executing trades, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Derivatives Associates often collaborate with traders, analysts, and clients to develop solutions tailored to complex financial needs.

How does a derivatives associate typically collaborate with traders and risk management teams?

As a Derivatives Associate, you will frequently work alongside traders to execute complex transactions and ensure trades are processed accurately and efficiently. Collaboration with risk management teams is also essential, as you help monitor exposures, manage margin requirements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires clear communication and strong analytical skills to bridge the gap between front-office trading activities and risk controls, fostering a collaborative environment to support firm-wide objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a derivatives associate?

To thrive as a Derivatives Associate, you need a strong background in finance, mathematics, and quantitative analysis, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Proficiency with financial modeling software, trading platforms, and familiarity with derivatives products such as swaps, options, and futures is essential, and certifications like CFA or FRM are often advantageous. Outstanding attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help you excel in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. These skills ensure accurate trade execution, risk management, and successful collaboration with clients and internal teams in complex financial markets.
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Risk, Credit Risk, Corporate Real Estate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs, Inc.

Dallas, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Goldman Sachs rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 170 rated banks

Job description

Credit Risk - Corporate Credit Risk -  Sr. Associate OR Jr. Vice President, Dallas

Divisional Overview

The Risk Division is a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/divisions/risk/index.html

Credit Risk (CR) is responsible for managing the firm's credit exposure to its lending and derivatives counterparties.  Leveraging its extensive expertise in financial, credit, and risk analysis, CR ensures that credit exposure to our counterparties is managed within the firm's risk appetite. Staffed with more than 300 professionals, CR operates through 11 different offices around the world and credit professionals work closely with many areas of the firm.  Given this structure, CR professionals gain diverse financial experience and a broad perspective on how the entire firm functions.  The interaction with numerous departments and the range of projects that ensue, allow for a challenging, varied, and multi-dimensional work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Sector Focus:  Corporate Real Estate (REITs/REOCs)
  • Assess the credit and financial strength of the firm's corporate real estate borrowers and counterparties by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
  • Review and approve loan transactions, determine internal credit ratings, regulatory risk ratings, and overall risk appetite  
  • Analyze the risks inherent in the products GS transacts, including loans, derivatives, and equity products
  • Analyze the credit implications on corporate clients of various financial transactions including debt, equity and hybrid offerings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and share repurchases
  • Coordinate with Global Banking & Markets, Legal, Operations, and Compliance departments to approve derivatives business and ensure appropriate documentation, limits, and risk mitigants 
  • Perform portfolio analysis regularly in order to assess concentrations and industry trends
  • Monitor, manage, and report on exposures at a counterparty, product, and portfolio level

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)
  • Minimum of 6-9 years of credit risk management experience, with a background in corporate credit risk
  • Significant experience in investment banking products including loan products and derivatives
  • Strong familiarity with regulatory risk rating requirements and application of such guidance
  • Strong documentation (loan and/or derivatives), analytical, presentational and communication skills required

Preferred Skills & Experience 

  • Flexibility, ability to learn quickly
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience in team environment, including to work with colleagues across multiple offices and locations
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently

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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.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1869

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