Finance, Controllers, FICC Derivatives Product Controller, Analyst

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

Controllers Divisional Overview

Controllers ensure that the Firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution.  In the Controllers Department, 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.

New York Product Control: FICC, Equities, Credit Product Controllers become experts in their business and assess valuation, profit and loss attribution, and disclosure implications of the business’ trades.  Seeking an Analyst or Associate level hire to join the New York Product Control team.  Individuals will partake in the following responsibilities:

1. Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss analyses for the trading business
2. Perform ongoing price verification procedures to ensure appropriate valuation of firm inventory
3. Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements
4. Become proficient in capital requirements impactful to the trading business
5. Analyze and report the balance sheet and funding sources of the trading business
6.Produce financial statements and/or relevant disclosures for the trading business

Basic Qualifications

- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred, but not required
- CPA, or CFA preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

- Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas
- Highly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a global team of diverse individuals
- Proactive; the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment
- Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity
- Keen interest in financial markets
- Knowledge of desktop applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.  © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2015.  All rights reserved.

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