Controllers
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 firms business. Controllers also ensure that the firms activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
Our Impact
Were a team of specialists charged with managing the firms liquidity capital and risk and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firms counterparties monitoring market risks associated with trading activities or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support our work contributes directly to the firms success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
Business Unit
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firms assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances objectives and strategies we ensure that the firms businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses products and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds Hedge Funds Strategies Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.
Job Responsibilities
Broad responsibilities include:
- Lead and support the preparation review and submission of regulatory reports ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements internal policies and reporting standards.
- Maintain a strong control environment through data quality reviews reconciliations variance analysis issue resolution and oversight of reporting processes to ensure accuracy completeness and integrity of reported information.
- Partner with stakeholders across Risk Operations Technology and Business teams to address reporting challenges implement process enhancements and support business and regulatory initiatives.
- Support governance activities including management reporting regulatory examinations audits reviews and responses to requests from senior management regulators and control functions.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation process optimisation control enhancements and strategic projects aimed at improving reporting efficiency scalability and risk management.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives coordinate deliverables across multiple teams and mentor junior professionals while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and operational excellence.
Basic Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in Regulatory Reporting Finance Financial Control Risk Management Audit or related functions.
- Strong understanding of financial products accounting principles and regulatory reporting concepts.
- Experience working with large datasets and reporting systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as CA CPA ACCA CFA or equivalent with extensive experience in regulatory reporting financial reporting and reporting governance.
- 7 years of experience in regulatory reporting financial statement reporting control oversight and related finance or regulatory functions.
- Proven ability to partner with regulators auditors and control functions while supporting audits examinations and governance initiatives.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong understanding of financial risk and regulatory reporting concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Attention to detail with a strong focus on controls governance and data quality.
- Proven ability to drive process improvement and deliver strategic initiatives.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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