Amanda Sondey
Global Head of Climate Risk Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management @Goldman Sachs
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Climate Risk Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management @Goldman Sachs
New York, NY, US
Built and currently lead Goldman Sachs’ first global climate and environmental risk function. Formed the team, framework, and governance model from the ground up within Enterprise Risk Management. Drive cross-functional strategy to assess and manage material climate risks across all divisions and geographies. Partner with business, sustainability, and engineering teams to integrate climate risk into firmwide risk governance and regulatory readiness.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey
Finance
ABOUT AMANDA SONDEY
Strategic risk management executive with a 15+ year tenure at Goldman Sachs, currently serving as Global Head of Climate Risk. Proven leader in building high-impact teams, launching enterprise-wide risk programs, and integrating emerging risk disciplines—including climate and environmental risk—into global financial infrastructure.Appointed to design and lead Goldman Sachs’ first dedicated climate risk function within Enterprise Risk Management. Built the global team, strategy, and governance structure from the ground up, embedding climate and environmental risk into firmwide risk appetite, regulatory frameworks, and business decision-making.Previously held senior roles across credit, derivatives, structured funding, and hedge fund risk—each requiring cross-functional leadership, deep market expertise, and sound judgment. Trusted voice in regulatory engagements, with strong command of supervisory expectations across the US, UK, EU, and Asia.Adept at leading through complexity and transformation, with a consistent focus on risk integrity, operational excellence, and people development. Active contributor to industry forums and internal leadership initiatives that support talent, innovation, and a sustainable risk culture.
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