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

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-paced

30-60 mins

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

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!

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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Financial Literacy

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Tasks

Task One: An introduction to risk

20-30 minsIntroductory

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

Task One: An introduction to risk

20-30 minsIntroductory

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

4.6

I liked that the simulation was realistic and gave me a good understanding of how financial market information is analyzed and summarized. It helped me practice identifying the most important economic data, market movements, and expectations before an FOMC meeting. I also liked that the task was structured clearly and allowed me to apply the information in a practical, professional setting.

Student

I liked how the simulation combined analysis, with real‑world decision making. The simulation used a risk calculator with weighted scoring. The simulation also let me choose mitigation strategies based on risk level. The simulation gave a practical sense of how Goldman Sachs analysts balance data and judgment when assessing risk.

Student, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Wah

I really enjoyed this simulation as it summarised what the job entails as well as teaching what the different risks are. I also really enjoyed the quizzes and experimenting with the Risk Mitigation workbook as it taught me what different outcomes would have on a company. This has helped me understand and feel more confident about Risk.

Student, University of Nottingham