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Goldman Sachs & Company Controllers - Risk Governance, Associate - Jersey City in Jersey City, New Jersey
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 firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
OUR IMPACT
We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm's counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm's success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
BUSINESS UNIT
Controllers Risk Governance Office (CRGO) is responsible for the dynamic identification, measurement and mitigation of firmwide financial reporting risks in support of regulatory mandates and corporate governance. CRGO also manages operational, technology, and other risks incumbent on the Controllers division.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
- Engage in initiatives related to the firm's risk management program
- Partner with other firm risk and control disciplines (e.g., Internal Audit, Operational Risk) to support the firm's overall control objectives
- Drive ongoing governance initiatives to meet policy and audit standards for the Controllers division of the firm globally
- Monitor the division's risk posture, providing management with transparency utilizing management reporting/dashboards
- Liaise with business managers within the division to develop risk remediation plans and advise on control options
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate typically possesses 4-7 years of experience in a control oriented or related risk governance role
- Candidate must have prior internal/external audit, risk and controls, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance related experience
- Capital markets/banking experience related to internal controls over financial reporting is preferred
- Prior experience with technology risk and controls is preferred
- Knowledge/experience in Enterprise Risk Management/Operational Risk is preferred
- Experience defining a governance roadmap, identifying KRIs, defining KPIs, and leading the control implementation is preferred
- Highly motivated and possess strong analytical and intellectual abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas to senior management and stakeholders
- Demonstrates ability to establish strong working relationships with cross functional stakeholders
- Proactive, with the ability to respond creatively in a fast-paced, and continually changing environment
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.
We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this Jersey City, New Jersey, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. 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.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2018. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.
