Asset & Wealth Management Operations - WM Ops Rolling Review - Associate

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.

Client Due Diligence maintains a responsibility with an ever increasing level of attention and impact to the Private Wealth Business. You will obtaina comprehensive knowledge of our business and the risks that it faces.This Anti-Money Laundering function forms an integral part of our business by working to identify solutions that balance the business, client and regulatory needs

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Demonstrate the ability to constantly apply sound business judgment in order to identify unusual or suspicious documentation or activity.
• Develop a profound understanding of Client Identification Program (CIP) policies involving country specific requirements and translate this knowledge to day-to-day responsibilities.
• Satisfy the responsibility for completing detailed reviews of documentation for new and existing clients, including legal agreements and organizational documents.
• Engage in opportunities to review processes, analyze information, make decisions and recommendations and implement and monitor procedures.
• Becoming commercially aware and understand the nature of the business you are involved in while at the same time ensuringall Goldman Sachs CIP standards are constantly being met.
• Displaying a strong ability to influence the PWM Business by serving as a liaison between Anti-Money LaunderingCompliance and Sales teams.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4+ years of work experience in Operations or related field
• 4+ years of work experience in Finance or related field
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good understanding of the financial industry
• In-depth knowledge of legal documentation preferred (e.g., trust agreements, partnership agreements and corporate resolutions)
• Paralegal experience a plus, but not required
• Compliance and/or regulatory experience a plus, not required
• Series 7 and/or 63 a plus, not required