Job Description

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 firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. 

Controllers Independent Review Group (CIRG); Monitoring and Testing (M&T) 

The Controllers Independent Review Group (CIRG) is a core team within the Controllers Risk Governance Office (CRGO).  CRGO is responsible for the overall risk management of the Controllers division, including aspects of operational, financial and regulatory reporting risk. CIRG is responsible for designing and implementing an independent, risk oriented assessment of high risk processes including relevant regulatory/firm policies, data and critical controls across the division.  CIRG also manages to resolution, along with stakeholders, control improvements and other remediation necessary to ensure a proper risk and control posture within the division.   

Responsibilities

• Assess the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of key controls in order to provide management with reasonable assurance as to the effectiveness of the control environment
• Perform data analysis to identify patterns / trends and areas of risk that may warrant further review or testing
• Communicate findings and liaise with business managers within the division to develop risk remediation plans and advise on control options
• Liaise across relevant business, technology to prioritize risks, challenge decisions, assumptions and drive appropriate risk response 
• Contribute to divisional risk initiatives related to the firm's overall 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

Competencies

• Knowledge of Financial and Regulatory Reports, financial products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high sense of urgency/ multi-tasking skills
• Strong leadership & project management skills 
• Detail oriented with strong analytical & organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge of financial products, markets, and operational processes
• Candidate is multi-disciplined, with experience/knowledge of key aspects of finance and accounting commensurate with a global banking institution
• Experience defining key control indicators for monitoring control effectiveness
• Experience with control design and control performance assessments
• Public or internal audit experience with exposure in Financial Services sector 
• Certified Public Accountant/ equivalent degree
• Quality Assurance experience
• Prior experience with market, credit and operational risk, across products

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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Salary Range 

The expected base salary for this Jersey City, New Jersey, United States-based position is $115000-$250000. 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.