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Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division 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.
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YOUR IMPACT
Corporate Treasury Operations is a sub-division of Corporate Treasury. As a global, multi-faceted and cross product sub-division, the primary objectives are to mitigate payment and liquidity risk through the active monitoring of critical transactions and ownership of the front to back processing across the firm. Corporate Treasury Operations has a unique role that requires interactions across all our firmwide businesses and engagement with external industry bodies. CTO is currently 300+ staff strong globally, with regional presence in Salt Lake City, Dallas, New York, London, Bangalore, Singapore, Tokyo, and many other offices, all working closely together.
The Payment Rail Governance function ensures the firm is able to meet our global payment obligations by becoming experts at payment scheme rules maintaining continued compliance; coordinating cross divisional teams within Assurance processes; and establishing strong governance over the health of the Payment Rail.
This role will be responsible for helping the established Payment Rail Governance team to manage the day-to-day obligations in the US and working with the global team to define and build out the target operating model for this function.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Be responsible for establishing a Payment Governance operating model and implementing this within the US region.
- Establish and chair project delivery forums and programme working groups.
- Partner with cross divisional business units to drive a best-in-class control environment, identifying areas for efficiency and improvement.
- Be accountable and report to global Payment Governance leadership, highlighting key risks, issues, and mitigation activities in a clear and structured way.
- Become a subject matter expert across US Payment Scheme rules and obligations including FedWire; FedACH; RTP; Checks etc.
- Establish a presence at industry forums and influence towards better outcomes for the firm.
- Stay abreast of industry developments and project manage relevant external change programs to ensure the firm meets its obligations.
- Work to demanding timescales in a fast-paced environment.
- Use strong planning and communication skills to influence stakeholders and ensure delivery timelines are met.
- Be comfortable working in an environment that does not come with a defined list of tasks, requiring a self-starter mentality.
- Adopt a curious mentality and continuously seek ways to do things better that may not always be obvious to see.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3+ years of banking or consulting experience in a Governance, Assurance, Risk, Compliance or Audit role, preferably within a Payments related function
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project/program management skills
- Ability to interact and influence at all levels and across multiple functions within an organization
- Ability to develop excellent relationships at all levels within an organization
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at the same time
- Strong sense of detail and urgency, with the ability to motivate others to deliver
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading a Payment Rail Governance function within the US region
- Knowledge of Payment Scheme Rules for FEDWire; FedACH; RTP; Checks; CHIPS
- Knowledge of Payments / Cash Management / Liquidity functions within Treasury organization
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.
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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $80000-$135000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.