YOUR IMPACT

We’re looking for a professional individual who is eager to apply their financial market knowledge in the continuously evolving regulatory and controls environment under which Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE (GSBE) operates.  In the Operations Outsourcing, Governance & Audit Management team, you will support and drive processes and enhancements to the governance and oversight framework, improve controls and work to proactively mitigate risks. 

Our team is seeking a professional who is looking to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across all divisions to improve GSBE´s governance framework and play a central role in regulatory and audit related activities.

If you have a background in risk management, change management and governance acquired through experience in the financial services industry, this presents a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a leading global bank in the industry. We aim to implement strategies, assess change feasibility, create project plans, drive analysis and implementation, and manage stakeholder communication across Operations governance. 

 

OUR IMPACT

The Global Banking and Markets Operations division is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking services to clients around the world. In addition, the division provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow. 

The Operations Outsourcing, Governance and Audit Management team plays a key role in the oversight of GSBE´s outsourced activities and implementation of relevant controls and processes across the legal entity governance.  Specific to this role, the team partners with all relevant stakeholders locally and globally to ensure appropriate oversight of related regulatory requirements as well as the division’s frameworks and internal governance from a legal entity perspective. Our team is responsible for the coordination of regulatory & statutory audits as well as audit finding remediation management. We support Operations management to prioritize business and information needs, strengthen Operations integration with key stakeholders to improve processes, controls and service provided to and from GSBE. Finally, we manage and oversee key projects impacting GSBE Operations horizontal. We are responsible for the risk management functions and the development and execution of a robust governance framework.

 

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Work as part of our dynamic team and help define and drive the strategic governance framework of the bank. Governance: Assist in the management and enhancement of the governance framework incl. preparation of KPI/KRI for outsourced activities, RCSA sign-off, periodic SLA related reviews and other inquiries.Supporting management to prioritize business and information needs (ad-hoc inquiries, new product memo analysis, committee work) Contributed to the risk mitigation programs of the bank.Audit Management: Operations horizontal coordination for regulatory & statutory audits as well as audit finding remediation management.Change Management: supporting and oversight of projects impacting GSBE Ops horizontal. Define and provide supervisory oversight for comprehensive project documentation in support of strategic initiatives and change management including business/functional requirement documents, process flow diagrams and comprehensive data analysis.Actively contribute to building strong relationships across the firm and external stakeholders.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Self-motivated and proactive team player, who has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within deadlines,Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows paired with meticulous attention to detail,Strong communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas and provide timely escalation,Good interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of Operations,Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment,Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,Active interest in understanding and learning about the global financial markets.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree Min. 1-3 years of related experienceAbility to interact with internal experts and various global stakeholders comfortably and effectively.Experience in change management, having previously worked on projects.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.Working experience and interest in data analysis, process automation, big data or technical process efficiencies / BI tools is a plus.Excellent communication and organization skills. 

 

 

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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