Job Description

About the Team

Goldman Sachs's Model Risk Management (MRM) team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and soundness of the firm's models. MRM validates a diverse set of models, including AI and machine learning models, used within the firm. This role offers the opportunity to significantly contributions to the firm's overall model risk management framework and AI.

MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT (MRM)

The Model Risk Management (MRM) group is a multidisciplinary group of quantitative experts at Goldman Sachs with presence in New York, Dallas, London, Birmingham, Warsaw, Hong Kong, and Bangalore. The MRM group is responsible for independent oversight of Model Risk at the firm, ensuring compliance with Firmwide Policy on Model Control and related standards, including documentation to evidence effective challenge over the Model development, implementation, and usage of Models.



The groupaEUR(TM)s primary mandate is to manage risk that arises from models used in the firm through its range of businesses- from models used for derivatives valuation to models used for risk management, liquidity and capital computations. In addition to independently reviewing these classes of models for their validity, theoretical consistency and implementation accuracy, the group is also responsible to assess the risk associated with model choice, e.g., exposure to choice of model in various contexts such as pricing exotic options or in calculating capital.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs is seeking a highly motivated AI Model Risk Associate to join our Model Risk Management (MRM) team in Birmingham. You will play a crucial role in validating the firm's AI models, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of AI applications within a leading global financial institution and contribute directly to the firm's risk management framework. You will work closely with AI researchers, AI model developers, and other stakeholders to understand model methodologies, assess model risks, and implement validation plans and benchmarking models.

Responsibilities

Independently validate the performance, accuracy, and reliability of AI models used within Goldman Sachs, focusing on aspects such as accuracy, explainability, model design, and algorithmic robustness. Develop and implement validation methodologies and benchmark models tailored to the specific characteristics of AI models. Conduct thorough testing and analysis of model outputs, identifying and documenting potential risks and limitations. Collaborate with model developers and business stakeholders to address identified issues and improve model performance.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field. Programming expertise in Python, including experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, Pytorch). Understanding of statistical modelling and machine learning algorithms Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment.




ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS



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We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits

Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.


Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.


Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees' priorities.


Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.


Fitness
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Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.


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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Birmingham
JOB FUNCTION
Model Risk
DIVISION
Risk Division