Job Description

YOUR IMPACT 

We are looking for a professional and dynamic individual.  The ideal candidate would be able to navigate the unknown, and collaborate with groups across the firm, including the Business and other core Support areas to problem solve effectively and offer solutions. They would have a keen eye for detail and an eagerness to learn, with a key focus on contract review vs trade capture and settlement support of structured finance transactions.

OUR IMPACT

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.

The Physical Commodities Operations team is responsible for the on-going operational support of the Structured Finance and Sustainable Solutions Businesses in Europe. The team works very closely with our Logistics, Sales and Trading, Strategists, Technology and Legal teams to facilitate and understand new and existing physical commodity products.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Business Engagement: Partner closely with the desk on all new structured finance deals providing pre-execution support.
• Trade lifecycle support: Daily responsibilities relating to the onboarding of new and ongoing management of the structured physical business including desk support, trade checkouts, contract reviews and settlements for various physical products.
• Daily interaction with Traders, Sales, Technology, Legal, Strategists and other Operational departments.
• Daily management of Client queries related to settlements and invoices and monthly fee calculations.
• Preparation and review of escalation and control reports.
• Strategic projects to aid continuous improvement efforts through automation and simplification of our existing flows.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 1 year of experience in an operations support role, project/franchise management role or similar
• Technical & Analytical Focus with attention to detail
• Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Teamwork skills
• Demonstrate Risk & Control Focus
• Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure and with competing tasks

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced Excel Skills preferred 
• Physical Commodity knowledge
• Project Management
• Communication & Presentation skills

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., 2024. 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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