Job Description

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, Global Markets and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Bangalore, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

AWM Description

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

At the forefront of our organization’s commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance, the Controls Monitoring and Testing team plays a critical role in safeguarding the firm’s integrity and reputation. We design, implement, and oversee robust control frameworks that protect our operations from emerging risks and ensure alignment with global and local regulatory standards. Our team’s work drives organizational resilience by proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing risks across the enterprise, supporting our business in achieving sustainable growth.

Your Impact:

 As Vice President, Controls Monitoring and Testing Team Lead, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our operational risk strategy. Your leadership will fortify our first line of defense by innovating and enhancing our controls testing and monitoring frameworks. By leveraging your expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance, you will ensure that our controls not only meet but exceed industry standards. Your strategic direction will drive operational excellence, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to the overall resilience and success of our organization. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to take on the role of Vice President, Controls Monitoring and Testing Team Lead. In this senior role, you will be responsible for driving our Controls Testing & Operational Risk strategy, focusing on strengthening our first line of defense through effective control design, monitoring, and testing. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring that our operations align with both global and local regulatory requirements. Your ability to innovate and lead will be crucial in driving operational excellence and mitigating risks across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee and lead the Controls Monitoring and Testing team, providing strategic direction to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Control Design: Develop and implement robust control frameworks that are adaptable to evolving regulatory landscapes, ensuring that all controls are effectively designed and tested.
• Operational Risk Management: Drive the continuous improvement of control testing strategies, emphasizing proactive risk identification, mitigation, and long-term remediation measures.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive risk management strategies and operational effectiveness.
• Incident Response: Lead investigations into operational incidents, determining root causes, and designing preventive measures to mitigate future risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all control testing processes meet both global and local regulatory standards, with a strong focus on compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in risk management, controls testing, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CISA) preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and a strong understanding of control design methodologies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of consumer regulatory requirements, with demonstrated experience in operational compliance.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, with strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders.

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

Please note that our firm has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees who work onsite at any of our U.S. locations to safeguard the health and well-being of all our employees and others who enter our U.S. offices. This role requires the employee to be able to work on-site. As a condition of employment, employees working on-site at any of our U.S. locations are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and to have either had COVID-19 or received a booster dose if eligible under Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) guidance, unless prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious accommodation, or any other accommodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process. Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.

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Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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