Risk

Understand how Risk Analysts assess key risks for investment portfolios and devise mitigation strategies

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. {time_guidance} and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. {time_guidance} and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Goldman Sachs. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced30-60 minsNo gradesNo assessmentsintroductory

At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are makes you better at what you do. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative, and driven to make things possible for our clients and communities.

Our program will allow you to step into the shoes of a risk analyst and tackle real-world challenges faced by experts at one of the world's leading investment banks.

By participating in this virtual job simulation, you'll gain valuable insights into the quantitative side of finance, develop practical skills, and get a glimpse of the exciting career opportunities that await you at Goldman Sachs. Whether you're a finance enthusiast or just curious about the world of risk, this program is your chance to experience it firsthand.

Interested? Participate in our Risk Virtual Simulation to learn more!

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2025 Summer Analyst Program

2025 New Analyst Program

Talent NetworkOpen all year

Skills you will learn and practice:

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Critical Thinking

Financial Literacy

Quantitative Analysis

Decision Making

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goldman Sachs. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

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Tasks in this program

Task One: An introduction to risk

<30 mins

Introductory

Discover the fundamentals of risk assessments by applying them to everyday life decisions

What you'll learn

The principles of risk assessment in finance
Types of risks and their impact on decision-making
Basic tools and techniques for managing risks
How financial concepts relate to everyday activities

What you'll do

Analyze real-life scenarios to identify potential risks
Apply risk-assessment techniques to these scenarios
Develop simple risk-mitigation strategies
Reflect on how these principles apply in financial contexts

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Over 1450

5 Star Reviews

"Gave a good insight into types of risks and methods to reduce them whilst providing practical examples to meet me at my level."-- Student from University of Sussex

"The program provided an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-world financial scenarios, such as risk assessment and decision-making. I appreciated how it encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving while simulating tasks relevant to Goldman Sachs' operations. The structured learning process and practical tools made the e..."-- Student from Texas State University

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