Asset and Wealth Management, Operations, Risk Governance, Associate, SingaporeSingapore, Singapore, Singapore
Asset and Wealth Management, Operations, Risk Governance, Associate, Singapore
Asset and Wealth Management, Operations, Risk Governance, Associate, SingaporeSingapore, Singapore, Singapore

Asset and Wealth Management, Operations, Risk Governance, Associate, Singapore 

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS 

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals


ABOUT OUR ROLES

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm’s primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. We are: 

  • Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services 
  • Advisors, understanding our clients’ priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios 
  • Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients’ investment decisions 
  • Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goals 

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 

  • Be proactive risk managers such as probing when incidents occur and assessing the risks the teams are running by truly embedding in the businesses. Conduct risk reviews on areas with particular concern and make recommendations/suggestions to socialize and close and risk and control gaps. 
  • Challenge the status quo – challenge the risk and control framework to further enhance the control environment 
  • Partner with the business units to understand the residual risks that exist after issues are identified and resolved. Engaging with Technology and cross asset teams to achieve this. 
  • Risk Analysis – work with the team and other regional/functional Operations groups to identify key risk metrics (e.g. via KRI’s) and highlighting areas of concerns, working with line managers on remediation efforts. Driving the agenda and conversations in risk meetings. 
  • Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) – work with line managers in ensuring the RCSA risk and control templates reflect the current risk environment and also vet through RCSA issues raised to ensure proper remediation is in place 
  • Work closely with other risk managers in other locations to share key initiatives and best practices; better integrate with the wider Asset Management Risk Management team 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with various Operations and other Federation teams both regionally and globally. Solid experience and prudent knowledge in the Firm’s operational processing and control requirements are required together with strong interpersonal and analytical skills for this role. 

  • Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas with different levels across Operations and Federation stakeholders. 
  • Strong control mindset with a passion for risk management 
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows, and excellent attention to details. 
  • Should have the ability to perform data analytics using metrics to identify trends and themes. 
  • Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial/analytical skills. Should have knowledge of excel, Alteryx and SharePoint and the ability to take data driven decisions using metrics. 
  • Sound time management skills to be able to effectively prioritize and multi-task. 
  • Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works in fast paced environment and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks 
  • Proven ability to effectively manage operational risks and to develop control enhancements. 
  • Good interpersonal skills to build strong relationship with key stakeholders within and outside of Operations. 
  • Good influencing skills to work with the Operations team in challenging the status quo and continuously enhancing the control environment. 
  • Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Solid knowledge & experience in the Financial Industry. 
  • Practical experience working in Operations. 

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