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Goldman Sachs & Company Controllers, AWM Public Product Controllers, Analyst, Jersey City in Jersey City, New Jersey
CONTROLLERS
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
OUR IMPACT
We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
SUMMARY
The Goldman Sachs Asset Wealth Management (AWM) Public Product Controllers group is seeking an analyst to serve as a member of the GIPS team. The team supports Marketing and Portfolio Management teams globally, providing oversight on the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS). The GIPS standards were created and are administered by the CFA Institute to provide a consistent global framework for the calculation and presentation of investment management performance.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- GIPS Oversight: Liaise with Product Management, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Compliance, and Performance teams within AWM on matters related to GIPS compliance
- Policies and Procedures: Document and maintain policies and procedures for GIPS oversight and ensure robust controls around composite management
- Composite Management: Place accounts in composites based on the evaluation of investment management agreements; evaluate impact of account changes and restructurings on composite placement; review analytics around composite dispersion
- Composite Performance: Identify exceptions and work with the Account Management and Performance teams to determine the veracity of the account performance and placement
- Marketing Material: Support preparation of composite presentations, marketing material and Requests for Proposal responses
- GIPS Verification: Support the annual GIPS verification and performance examinations
- Assist with special projects and strategic process improvement initiatives
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- 1-3 years of relevant industry experience with exposure to Investment Management
- Strong academic background with a concentration in Finance/Accounting; working towards CFA, CIPM and/or CPA is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as analytical and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment under pressure
- Solid PC skills, specifically Excel (macros and VBA experience is a plus)
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
Please note that our firm has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees who work onsite at any of our U.S. locations to safeguard the health and well-being of all our employees and others who enter our U.S. offices. This role requires the employee to be able to work on-site. As a condition of employment, employees working on-site at any of our U.S. locations are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and to have either had COVID-19 or received a booster dose if eligible under Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) guidance, unless prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious accommodation, or any other accommodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process. Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.
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