Job Description

Global Banking and Markets, Operations, Synthetic Risk Middle Office, Analyst, 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   

Are you looking to join a dynamic and fast paced team, applying your analytical and problem-solving skills for maximum impact, whilst deepening your knowledge of Equities? Synthetic Risk Middle Office is seeking a professional who is looking to partner with our business and other internal and external stakeholders to provide market leading business enablement and risk and control services. 

Our team of critical thinkers partners with groups in all areas of the firm to perform financial analytics, reporting, data analytics and engineering. Our division also provides critical operations design and handles capital markets operations to ensure business flows smoothly across our global offices. From day one, team members play a vital role in upholding the three Operations principles of client focus, process innovation, and risk management. 

Synthetic Risk Middle Office provides front to back post-execution support to all equity based derivative activity in Asia. The Middle Office team has critical focus on front office day to day risk and trading surveillance, new issuances, client service, corporate actions processing and strategic firm and business infrastructure projects. 

The team acts as first point of contact for the various Equities Trading desks, assisting in the execution of both new client and hedging activity. Clients execute trades across a range of products e.g  Cash Eq, Futures, Swaps etc. and it is the team’s responsibility to ensure positions are booked and maintained correctly in our risk systems. There is a strong emphasis on knowledge and expertise which requires that all team members are fully versed in products and systems used as well as the processes and procedures that must be followed when performing day to day tasks. 

JOB RESPONSBILITIES

• Prepare to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational process lifecycle by interacting with internal and external stakeholders including clients, trading desks, brokers, Sales, Structuring and other federation teams in order to work toward the shared goal of business enablement and risk mitigation 
• Partner with a team of product experts to review all operational aspects of the trade flow while gaining strong technical knowledge, risk control and commercial awareness 
• Use your inquisitive mind set to identify efficiency opportunities with respect to process flow methodology as well as enhance scalability 
• Leverage your quantitative skills to decompose complex regulatory and operational process requirement, and propose creative, robust solutions 
• Oversight & ownership of the full front to back operational flow ensuring that seamless execution of trades, new business and flow enhancements 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to demonstrate a sound of understanding of a range of Equity Derivative products as well as Cash Securities 
• Strong Team-working skills: For working with internal stakeholders both locally and globally 
• Track record in the development of client relationships and key stakeholders, both internally and externally 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to thrive under pressure 
• Strong leadership skills essential – this role will require a self-starter who can manage competing deadlines and can prioritise appropriately

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

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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