OUR IMPACT
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.
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.
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YOUR IMPACT
The Goldman Sachs Asset Wealth Management (AWM) Public Product Controllers group is seeking an Analyst or Associate to serve as a member of the Performance and Valuations Oversight team. The team supports Marketing and Portfolio Management teams globally, providing oversight on the Performance Measurement analysis and reporting. They also oversee the valuation of securities held in portfolios.
Principal Responsibilities:
Performance Analysis:
- Calculating performance returns, generating reports, and liaising with Product Management, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Compliance, and GIPS teams within AWM on matters related to Performance Measurement
- Validating historical Performance data.
- Produce peer reports to analyse differences in the firm's calculated returns and those of other market participants.
Valuations Oversight: oversee the valuation of listed and OTC instruments.
Policies and Procedures: Document and maintain policies and procedures.
Controls: ensure robust controls are in place.
Data distribution: Support preparation of data for reports, presentations, marketing material and Requests for Proposal responses
Follow up on incidents, including root cause analysis, formulation of tactical/structural solutions and communication to both clients and management
Liaise with the offshore teams on questions, issues and escalations
Contribute to periodical reviews on pricing and valuation models and to oversight on the processes
Support testing and implementation of system changes. Upon implementation, drives knowledge transfer and training to the team members
Communicate and align suggested solutions and (possible) implemented changes with related stakeholders.
Support periodical in- and external audit cycles
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- 3-5 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)
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