IMD, GSAM, Control Oversight Group, Analyst/Associate

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, intellectually curious analyst/associate candidate with strong time management / prioritization skills to join our Control Oversight Group.  In this capacity, you will participate in facilitating initiatives related to these control-oriented activities specific to the U.S. region.  Ideally, this candidate will have previous experience in a control-oriented role and/or knowledge of financial products including mutual funds and alternative investments are required.  .

OUR IMPACT
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. GSAM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.

Within GSAM, the Control Oversight Group manages various control-oriented activities within the Investment Management Division.  The team focuses on continually enhancing the control environment and applying consistent, scalable methodology across the various businesses in GSAM.  Examples of control activities include, internal and external audits, supervisory controls, vendor management, and due diligence of our third party distributors.  The Control Oversight Group partners with Strategic Client Services, Sales, Internal Audit, Compliance and other Federation areas, as well as key business partners including external auditors, key vendors, and financial intermediaries.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Primary Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Control Oversight Group include the following:
1. Perform or assist in periodic audits and risk based reviews to evaluate effectiveness of internal controls
2. Manage the GSAM Distributor Due Diligence Program
3. Facilitate the divisional Vendor Management Program
4. Communicate status and results of initiatives to management in clear and concise manner
5. Coordinate best practices with offshore offices (London, Japan)
6. Management reporting of controls, exceptions, and issues
7. Develop and implement monitoring activities for high risk processes
8. Facilitate review of Shareholder Services Policies and Procedures
9. Manage the Fund Prospectuses review team
10. Research inquiries from Legal and Compliance
11. Drive initiatives by identifying key stakeholders and building consensus within group to achieve strategic solutions.
12. Partner with various teams across Global Shareholder Services on key regulatory and operational risk related initiatives

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of audit experience or asset management industry experience preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail; strong Control/Risk mindset
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Strong organizational, business writing, interpersonal and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit/Control experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit in the financial services industry.
• Understanding of the trading business and / or mutual funds business
• General understanding of alternative investment vehicles

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