Job Description

GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team that includes individuals who have a passion for the markets and who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.



At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation, and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our PD professionals the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

OPERATIONS

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 develop and manage the processes and controls that enable business flow.

YOUR IMPACT

We promote continuous learning by way of cross training and business engagement across the stack of functions in EQ product class. Your role will involve active partnership with the sales, trading, credit, legal and other operations teams which will be key to effectively managing the risk and business / client expectations for the trades we support. In addition to the responsibilities assigned to you, you will be encouraged to contribute ideas towards enhancement and streamlining the activities. You will also manage the team and will be role models for the people you are managing, hence leading by example will be crucial for success in the role.

OUR IMPACT

The EQ Operations team manages Equities-related trade confirmations and settlements workflow. The team is responsible for ensuring all Equities OTC derivative deals are confirmed in a timely manner and settled. Partnership with multiple groups is key to effective risk management - teams ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved by leveraging internal sales/trading, technology, legal, Middle office teams and external dealer / client Backoffice contacts. The individual is required to be dynamic and client service oriented with a high focus on risk and control. From an early stage, we develop and expect our people to think creatively and aEUR~outside the box, as well as improving the daily process and taking responsibility and ownership for this to happen. The role also requires the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple activities and significant interaction with clients so communication will be a key asset.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSBILITIES

Preferably with experience in a derivatives line role, especially in Derivatives Confirmation process and/or legal documentation (Drafting, Affirmation and Confirms execution) Strong grasp of industry, ISDA and market trends that have potential to impact the business Able to convey complex situations and process flows in simplistic language and presentation materials; focused on proposing solutions Can tell the story that articulates the issue, opportunity and proposed solution, Confident presenting to senior leadership Relationship building skills - ability to establish trust and connection with others; can relate to and motivate a diverse set of individuals Ability to work in a high-pressure and time sensitive environment Understanding of risk and controls required to support derivative transactions Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by working closely with colleagues by sharing information, skills, and responsibilities Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Effective problem solver Take actions to ensure that controls are in place and procedures are followed Skilled at gathering and analyzing quantitative data to guide decision-making. Has personal impact and experience to negotiate effectively with other internal groups, including sales/trading/structuring teams Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a high intensity environment Ability to manage line related projects for efficiency/control improvements Risk manages confirmations for Equity Derivatives transactions Weekly risk reviews and effective KRI (Key Risk Indicator) reporting Coaching and guidance for team members by providing regular feedback, planning & scheduling training requirements Annual Employee performance review and delivery of feedback Project and initiative management and participation within the team and across regions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree Equity structured Derivative product knowledge and ISDA Definitions knowledge Prior experience working Equity structured Derivative function is a significant benefit Strong motivation to succeed, both as an individual and as a team Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines, at the same time as risk mitigation Effective problem solving and critical-thinking skills Ability to use discretion and good judgment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong appreciation of client service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 7 years of experience in Operations or related field in financial industry Risk and Control focused Ability to deal with multiple complex issues at the same time while meeting client deadlines

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. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.



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We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits

Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.


Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.


Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees' priorities.


Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.


Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).


Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.


Benefits at Goldman Sachs
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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Bengaluru
JOB FUNCTION
Confirmations
DIVISION
Global Banking & Markets