Job Description

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

Our team of critical thinkers’ partner 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 Settlements team provides front to back support to all equity based derivative activity in Asia. Team ensures the timely and accurate settlement of trades, minimising risk associated with settlement failures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining seamless financial operations in accordance with market conventions, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

It is the team’s responsibility to verify and confirm settlements, liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate and timely settlements. The nature of the job exposes the firm to direct financial, reputational and regulatory risk making it crucial to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures, helping maintain the firm’s integrity. 

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 

• 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 to work toward the shared goal of business enablement and risk mitigation 
• Partner with a team of process experts to review all operational aspects of the settlement workflow 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

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent 
• High accuracy and a methodical approach to identifying discrepancies and efficiently solving issues 
• Ability to demonstrate a sound of understanding of a range of Equity Derivative products as well as Cash Securities
• Track record in the development of client relationships and key stakeholders, both internally and externally 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal, external stakeholders
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a face paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines 
• Strong time management and 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

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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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