OPERATIONS

The Operations division is a dynamic, multi-faceted organization that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

YOUR IMPACT

We’re looking for a professional individual who wants to apply their understanding of financial markets and be at the heart of regulatory reform. With the continued high rate of change in the regulatory reporting space, Regulatory Operations professionals have the platform to significantly impact their environment and the wider business.

OUR IMPACT

REGULATORY MIDDLE OFFICE OPERATIONS

We are a globally located team that exists to ensure that the firm fulfils a wide range of non-financial regulatory reporting obligations. 

The Regulatory Middle Office Operations team is responsible for reporting to external stakeholders in the EMEA region, across a wide range of traded financial products and business lines. The team plays an integral role in ensuring that the Firm meets its non-financial regulatory reporting obligations. The Team consists of talented and highly motivated individuals who are extensively involved in the preparation of the mandated reports, as well as the implementation of effective control processes, efficiency initiatives, new compliance and industry change initiatives, BCP, and other department initiatives.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Responsibilities include the following:

Contribute to the execution of non-financial regulatory reporting obligations (eg. MiFID, EMIR SFTR etc.)Reviewing business and functional specifications to determine potential impact to existing regulatory obligationsAnalysis of front to back system infrastructure to understand data flows, booking models, and logic required to capture dataWork with Engineering teams to implement and test enhancements to regulatory reporting obligationsPlay an instrumental role in implementation of large-scale initiatives across the Global teamWork with relevant stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and the Business to support various reporting functionsTraining and developing colleagues to understand complex workflows and processesProposing and driving forward new initiatives to enhance the objectives of the Regulatory reporting team 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3-4 years’ experience in financial servicesStrong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows paired with meticulous attention to detailMust have strong communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas, and provide timely escalationGood interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of OperationsGood influencing skills to work with the Operations team in challenging the status quo and continuously enhancing the control environment requiredSelf-motivated and proactive team player, who takes ownership and accountability of projects, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities within deadlinesFlexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Basic understanding of financial markets and the regulatory landscapeSound understanding of Risk – financial, operational, reputational, regulatoryKnowledge about financial markets and associated processes Practical knowledge about financial products, e.g. equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, OTC derivatives,Knowledge about project management and business analysisShows interest in data analysis, process automation and BI tools

 ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
 

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