Fighting financial crime is a crucial line of defense for Goldman Sachs. The Financial Crime Compliance Know Your Customer team is looking for well-rounded professionals seeking to make an impact by protecting the firm against various forms of financial crime risk – money laundering, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, etc. We are looking for professionals who will investigate clients for financial crime risk, ask challenging questions around risk, present findings to senior management and liaise between teams across the firm. This role is critical to combatting financial crime at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Fulfill your potential as a Compliance Officer of the Know Your Customer team at Goldman Sachs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an investigative Compliance Officer of the Know Your Customer team in Financial Crime Compliance, you will specialize in the enhanced due diligence review of existing and new firm clients. These reviews will require you to analyze and investigate civil/criminal litigation, adverse media findings, regulatory risks, reputational concerns, etc. Additionally, you will communicate proposals regarding onboarding or maintaining client relationships, outline supporting evidence, mitigate risk and present your findings to key stakeholders. Your ability to identify and protect Goldman Sachs from various forms of financial crime is critical to your success.
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED Investigate financial crime riskPresent complex information to stakeholders with varying levels of seniorityDraft proposals to senior management with supporting evidenceWork effectively with global teams across the firm and within complianceUnderstand regulatory requirements such as the Client Identification Program and KYC requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Positive team player with great attitude and work ethicAbility to perform well under pressureInterest in capital markets, current events, and financial newsStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable proposing recommendations with supporting analysisAdaptable to changing work streams and ability to multi-taskAbility to prioritize work flows and ensure deadlines are metProactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented and well-organizedInterest in working on a global team dealing with global businessesEDUCATION Bachelor’s degree required