Goldman Sachs Risk

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.

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

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.

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

Why complete this 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!

Talent Network Open

Talent Network

Skills you will learn and practice:

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Critical Thinking

Financial Literacy

Quantitative Analysis

Decision Making

How it works

Tasks in this program

Task One: An introduction to risk

20-30 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

Reviews

Over 21600

5 Star Reviews

"What I enjoyed most was how the simulation connected abstract financial concepts to real, everyday situations. The progression from identifying risks in daily life scenarios to applying the same frameworks to client credit profiles and real estate investments felt very natural and well-structured. The risk calculator was particularly useful — actua..."-- Student from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

"The opportunity it presents for observing real life work is praiseworthy. It has built my confidence to apply and do the job in future."-- Student from Fachhochschule Schmalkalden

"Simple breakdown of complex concepts and real life examples to foster practical implementation of critical skills."-- Student from Jadavpur University

"I liked how the simulation helped connect real-life financial situations (like loans, income stability, and debt management) with credit risk decisions, making the concepts easier to understand."-- Student from ABES Engineering College

"I really loved being able to access that credit risk calculator and being able to play with it on the different situations and use some rational thinking."-- Student from Connecticut College

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