- Job id
- 25197
- Location
- London
- Full/Part Time
- Full-time
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Operations is a
dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all areas of the firm
to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities
to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery
role, Operations provides essential risk management and control,
preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation.
Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal
business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to
specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to
our business.
The Global Derivative Change Management Group has an available position
to join the Programme Execution pillar and be part of the team
delivering the Derivative Operations prioritised initiatives which
includes engagement across Regulatory Reform, Control & Risk,
Efficiency & Scalability, Industrialization and New Business
agendas. The role will initially focus on the Regulatory Reform agenda.
The individual will be liaising with front line business managers,
operations managers, and IT managers on a variety of projects. Much of
the project agenda is run on a global scale, and the Programme Execution
Team works hand in hand with Operations leadership and Line managers
across the key regions to define and drive the agenda. This role will
require strategic and tactical thinking and the ability to work issues
through in partnership with colleagues of differing seniority levels in
the Operations line and/or Technology teams globally.
The individual will partner extremely closely with the Middle Office and
other Operations teams, and also with the business and technology teams
to define and execute the agenda. Many projects involve interaction
with multiple stakeholders across the firm to deliver new processes
& products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determine, analyse and document business requirements leveraging Operations and Business users knowledge as appropriate
• Liaise with Technology teams to define estimates for proposed
development work, and track status of technical build and testing
• Plan, manage and support UAT phases leveraging Operations and Business
users as appropriate, and work closely with Technology team to ensure
the prompt resolution of fixes and retesting
• Identifying, developing and driving process improvements within
department and participating in department or divisional
Industrialization initiatives.
• Prepare status reports, conduct meetings to follow-up on issues and monitor progress
• Work with other Business, Operational and Firmwide areas to ensure necessary input and support for projects
• The individual will be expected to lever their existing product and
process knowledge and develop a good understanding of the existing GS
processes and systems
• Build strong relationships with Line & Business resources, and
with Technology Teams who support the Business & Operations
• Start to take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of workstreams within the agenda for Regulatory Reform
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations, operational and compliance procedures
The Programme Execution team works extremely closely with the line
Operations teams at GS. This is distinct from other organisations where
change management functions are often remote from the business users.
This enables members of the team to create excellent understanding of
the line functions and increase opportunities for mobility throughout
Operations in their future career.
DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
• Develop your business knowledge and your network within the firm due
to the broad range of senior stakeholders that Projects resources are
required to interact with
• Develop a good understanding of the business supported & the technology behind it
• Improve written and verbal communication skills, and organizational and planning skills
• The role affords an excellent platform to round an individual with
product and processing experience with change management skills – which
are critical for more senior career progression. Individuals regularly
progress to other challenging assignments both within Line and Project
roles within GS
Goldman Sachs boasts an industry leading education and learning facility
– Goldman Sachs University. New joiners to the firm are automatically
enrolled onto a broad range of classroom based training for the purpose
of learning about the firm’s culture, organisational structure and
strategy. In addition, there is a wide variety of Operations specific
and Product Area specific training options – both classroom based and
via online self-study.
Where not already gained, the successful candidate would be required to
complete the three IAQ papers within 18 months of joining the firm.
In addition, through the reporting line to a VP in the team, the
successful candidate will receive a significant amount of on-the-job
training to learn how to apply the Project Management methodology.
There will also be significant opportunities to learn in detail the
operational processes to ensure the individual can effectively
contribute to the change agenda
Basic Qualifications
• Graduate Degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in Operations or a Finance related field
• Product, process and industry knowledge of Derivative Products e.g. Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Equity. OR
• Project / Change Management
• A strong understanding of how technology supports this kind of business areas
• Where the candidate has not performed a dedicated change management
role, he/she must be able to demonstrate a key contribution to change
in their current environment
Essential interpersonal traits
• Self-motivated and confident when dealing with people from all areas of the firm
• Possess necessary leadership skills, self-motivation and determination to drive and complete projects
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with a wide user group in different regions of the world
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to successfully analyse issues and see them through to conclusion
• Ability to deliver multiple project threads, whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good PC application skills
• Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholders
• Provides attention to detail, able to work to deadlines and provides creative & innovative solutions
• Capability to prioritise and make decisions in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
• IAQ qualified
• Exposure to, or involvement in delivery of change in their current organisation (business analysis / project management)
• Formal Project Management and/or Process Improvements qualification (e.g. Prince2, Six Sigma, PMP)
• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented
• Ability to remain composed under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong client service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adapt to new changes and new challenges
• Strong analytical skills
• Well developed organizational skills
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the
principle of diversity. Goldman Sachs conducts background checks on
individuals offered employment with the firm and employment with Goldman
Sachs is conditional upon individuals successfully completing those
checks. As part of the background check process, Goldman Sachs may need
to obtain a record of disclosable criminal convictions form a government
agency such as the Criminal Records Bureau. The firm has adopted
policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders and on the retention,
storage and disposal of criminal information which are available on
request
- Job id
- 25197
- Location
- London
- Full/Part Time
- Full-time
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Operations is a
dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all areas of the firm
to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities
to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery
role, Operations provides essential risk management and control,
preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation.
Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal
business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to
specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to
our business.
The Global Derivative Change Management Group has an available position
to join the Programme Execution pillar and be part of the team
delivering the Derivative Operations prioritised initiatives which
includes engagement across Regulatory Reform, Control & Risk,
Efficiency & Scalability, Industrialization and New Business
agendas. The role will initially focus on the Regulatory Reform agenda.
The individual will be liaising with front line business managers,
operations managers, and IT managers on a variety of projects. Much of
the project agenda is run on a global scale, and the Programme Execution
Team works hand in hand with Operations leadership and Line managers
across the key regions to define and drive the agenda. This role will
require strategic and tactical thinking and the ability to work issues
through in partnership with colleagues of differing seniority levels in
the Operations line and/or Technology teams globally.
The individual will partner extremely closely with the Middle Office and
other Operations teams, and also with the business and technology teams
to define and execute the agenda. Many projects involve interaction
with multiple stakeholders across the firm to deliver new processes
& products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Determine, analyse and document business requirements leveraging Operations and Business users knowledge as appropriate
• Liaise with Technology teams to define estimates for proposed
development work, and track status of technical build and testing
• Plan, manage and support UAT phases leveraging Operations and Business
users as appropriate, and work closely with Technology team to ensure
the prompt resolution of fixes and retesting
• Identifying, developing and driving process improvements within
department and participating in department or divisional
Industrialization initiatives.
• Prepare status reports, conduct meetings to follow-up on issues and monitor progress
• Work with other Business, Operational and Firmwide areas to ensure necessary input and support for projects
• The individual will be expected to lever their existing product and
process knowledge and develop a good understanding of the existing GS
processes and systems
• Build strong relationships with Line & Business resources, and
with Technology Teams who support the Business & Operations
• Start to take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of workstreams within the agenda for Regulatory Reform
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations, operational and compliance procedures
The Programme Execution team works extremely closely with the line
Operations teams at GS. This is distinct from other organisations where
change management functions are often remote from the business users.
This enables members of the team to create excellent understanding of
the line functions and increase opportunities for mobility throughout
Operations in their future career.
DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
• Develop your business knowledge and your network within the firm due
to the broad range of senior stakeholders that Projects resources are
required to interact with
• Develop a good understanding of the business supported & the technology behind it
• Improve written and verbal communication skills, and organizational and planning skills
• The role affords an excellent platform to round an individual with
product and processing experience with change management skills – which
are critical for more senior career progression. Individuals regularly
progress to other challenging assignments both within Line and Project
roles within GS
Goldman Sachs boasts an industry leading education and learning facility
– Goldman Sachs University. New joiners to the firm are automatically
enrolled onto a broad range of classroom based training for the purpose
of learning about the firm’s culture, organisational structure and
strategy. In addition, there is a wide variety of Operations specific
and Product Area specific training options – both classroom based and
via online self-study.
Where not already gained, the successful candidate would be required to
complete the three IAQ papers within 18 months of joining the firm.
In addition, through the reporting line to a VP in the team, the
successful candidate will receive a significant amount of on-the-job
training to learn how to apply the Project Management methodology.
There will also be significant opportunities to learn in detail the
operational processes to ensure the individual can effectively
contribute to the change agenda
Basic Qualifications
• Graduate Degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in Operations or a Finance related field
• Product, process and industry knowledge of Derivative Products e.g. Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities, Equity. OR
• Project / Change Management
• A strong understanding of how technology supports this kind of business areas
• Where the candidate has not performed a dedicated change management
role, he/she must be able to demonstrate a key contribution to change
in their current environment
Essential interpersonal traits
• Self-motivated and confident when dealing with people from all areas of the firm
• Possess necessary leadership skills, self-motivation and determination to drive and complete projects
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work with a wide user group in different regions of the world
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to successfully analyse issues and see them through to conclusion
• Ability to deliver multiple project threads, whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good PC application skills
• Ability to engage with and influence key stakeholders
• Provides attention to detail, able to work to deadlines and provides creative & innovative solutions
• Capability to prioritise and make decisions in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
• IAQ qualified
• Exposure to, or involvement in delivery of change in their current organisation (business analysis / project management)
• Formal Project Management and/or Process Improvements qualification (e.g. Prince2, Six Sigma, PMP)
• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented
• Ability to remain composed under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong client service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adapt to new changes and new challenges
• Strong analytical skills
• Well developed organizational skills
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the
principle of diversity. Goldman Sachs conducts background checks on
individuals offered employment with the firm and employment with Goldman
Sachs is conditional upon individuals successfully completing those
checks. As part of the background check process, Goldman Sachs may need
to obtain a record of disclosable criminal convictions form a government
agency such as the Criminal Records Bureau. The firm has adopted
policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders and on the retention,
storage and disposal of criminal information which are available on
request
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