YOUR IMPACT
 

As a Regulatory Financial Reporting Controller (RFRC) you will be responsible for enhancing and further
developing the firm’s strategic regulatory financial reporting architecture and platforms which are used to
provide financial reporting to regulators across EMEA. This includes the opportunity to work with various teams
to scope out reporting requirements and develop technological solutions for automated reporting. We’re
looking for a driven professional who wants to use and develop their project management skills along with
accounting and technological skills to leverage the latest technology tools to produce high quality reporting and
analysis of our entities’ balance sheet, income statement and related disclosures.
 

OUR IMPACT
 

Controllers are a diverse team of specialists charged with ensuring the firm meets the financial control and
reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution.
 

RFRC works in partnership with Legal Entity Controllers and the Controllers Technology teams while also closely
interacting with Regulatory Controllers and Product Controllers. The broader Controllers team ensures the
integrity of entity level information in accordance with all relevant GAAP’s, facilitating the entities’ consolidation,
assessing and monitoring reporting risks associated with trading activities, and/or offers analytical and
regulatory support. Our work contributes directly to the firm’s success.
 

As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, RFRC’s have the opportunity to
experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, best in class technology systems and work flows on a regular
basis. If you are keen to develop an in‐depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place to
further your career. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy working in a strong team focused
culture, and are motivated by opportunities for challenging stretch assignments. You will receive continuous
training, both formal and informal, to ensure your ongoing professional development and exposure to and
support from senior members of our team from the outset.
 

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
 

• Analysis of upcoming regulatory financial reporting requirements within EMEA with respect to financial
information, on/off balance sheet and income statement
• Understanding system flows, bookings and assist in technology build as per necessary reporting
requirements
• Submission of returns in an accurate & timely manner at varying frequencies, as stipulated by the regulator
• Ad‐hoc requests from senior management, regulator and other teams
• Involved in cross divisional projects requiring collaboration across Technology, Regulatory policy, Legal
entity/Product controllers, etc
• Proactively seeking opportunities to improve workflows, technology and integrity of reporting information
• Ensure application of a robust control environment by performing key checks and controls proving data
completeness and consistency across and between outputs
• Understanding the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions
• Understanding the business, keeping up‐to‐date with business developments and being able to
communicate this effectively to team members
 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
 

• Motivation to work with innovative new technology tools, software/platform building
• German language (B1 or higher)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience/knowledge of one or more of the following will be an advantage:
 German GAAP (HGB) / IFRS
 Regulatory financial reporting such as: balance sheet statistics / borrower statistics / external
positions reporting (Monatliche Bilanzstatistik - BISTA / Kreditnehmerstatistik / Auslandsstatus der
Banken - AUSTA), cross border transactions reporting (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung - AWV)
 

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS
 

• Strong analytical skill – You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise sound
and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment
• Functional expertise ‐ Enjoy keeping up‐to‐date with emerging business, economic, and market trends
• Strong technical skills – You demonstrates strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative to
broaden your knowledge and resolve issues
• Personal drive and motivation ‐ Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your own
performance, work intensely towards challenging goals
• Strong teamwork ethic – You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You collaborate
well with others within and across teams, encourage other team members to participate and contribute
and acknowledges others' contributions
• Excellent communication skills ‐ Communicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concise
manner and share information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and problem solving – You will always be thinking ahead, able to anticipate questions, plan for
contingencies, find alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.
• Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value ‐ Look for new ways to improve current processes and
develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• The ability to influence outcomes ‐ Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Able to take
a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations