Financial Accounting/Financial Planning | Analyst | Dallas

Goldman Sachs - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

As an Analyst at Goldman Sachs in Dallas, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with various groups across the firm to develop and manage the firm's strategic and financial plans. This includes analyzing profit, loss, and financial resources to ensure the firm meets its financial control and reporting obligations. You will work closely with teams such as Controllers and Corporate Treasury, gaining the expertise necessary to provide critical analysis that projects and forecasts financial results. Your contributions will help internal clients, including firm and divisional leadership, access financial information more efficiently and effectively. The role requires you to engage with multiple divisions and job functions, particularly within Controllers and Risk. In the Controllers division, you will be responsible for measuring and accurately reporting the profitability of the firm's complex products and services globally. This involves profit and loss (P&L) reporting, independent valuation, capital analysis, and financial reporting. You will need to exhibit an analytical mindset and intellectual curiosity, as well as a strong attention to detail. In the Risk division, your focus will be on identifying, monitoring, evaluating, and managing the firm's financial and operational risks. This includes working in a fast-paced environment and utilizing a best-in-class risk framework. You will be part of a team that is committed to excellence and is analytically curious, tackling challenges head-on. Overall, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where you will develop your skills and contribute to the firm's strategic initiatives. You will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset, providing a pathway for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various groups across the firm to develop and manage strategic and financial plans.
• Provide critical analysis to project and forecast financial results.
• Engage with Controllers to ensure accurate reporting of profitability for complex products and services.
• Conduct profit and loss (P&L) reporting and analysis, independent valuation, and capital analysis.
• Identify, monitor, evaluate, and manage financial and operational risks in support of the firm's strategic plan.
• Build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-3 years of prior work experience in a relevant field.
• Proficient to advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses.
• Ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments.
• Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial analysis or reporting.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks.
• Knowledge of investment banking or financial services industry.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Firmwide networks for professional growth.
• Wellness and financial offerings.
• Mindfulness programs.