Risk, Operational Risk, Associate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate in Op Risk Programs Governance is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of the operational risk governance framework while managing cross-functional projects across operational risk teams. This role bridges governance oversight with hands-on project delivery, ensuring that risk policies, standards, and initiatives are executed effectively and in alignment with departmental expectations and enterprise risk appetite.

Requirements

3-5 years of prior work experience in a relevant field
Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivery
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Quick learner who can thrive working as part as a cross-regional team and individually

Nice To Haves

Change management experience, including project and/or program management
Experience with risk management frameworks
Experience supporting risk and control programs, specifically within non-financial risk disciplines (e.g., operational risk, compliance)
Experience in process and framework design

Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the operational risk governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and committee charters
Prepare materials, coordinate agendas, draft minutes, and track action items for key risk governance committees
Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, internal audit findings, and external examination requests related to operational risk governance
Engage with cross-functional stakeholders including operational risk managers, program leads, technology, compliance, internal audit, and business line risk leads to drive project outcomes
Provide regular project status updates to senior leadership, including progress against milestones, budget tracking, and risk/issue summaries
This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders across the firm, both regionally and globally.