Job Description

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs.  Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results.  We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

YOUR IMPACT

In the Background Check Analyst role, you will be responsible for carrying out strategic operations pertaining to Background verification of new hires, with high focus on client and candidate experience, while continuing to manage risk for the firm. You will be accountable for ensuring all hires at the firm are on boarded only upon successful completion of applicable Background Check. The role will entail keeping up with market trends, best practices, compliance to internal governance framework & objective decision making.

OUR IMPACT

The Background Check Group within the Human Capital Management (“HCM”) division retains ongoing responsibility of delivery of Background Check services for all hires at the firm. This is done in collaboration with Third Party strategic vendor partners. The Background check function by extension fulfills a risk management purpose within HCM.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Run end to end Background check transactions pre and post hire.

• Liaise closely with internal risk partners with regards to escalation of issues with individual background checks.

• Providing reporting on status of background checks for variety of stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with Background check leads on requirements, need based resource allocation.

• Liaise with regional BGC vendor for day to day monitoring of cases, including turnaround time, quality and accuracy of reports.

• Liaise with candidates for discrepancy resolution, adjudication of issues and BGC related concerns.

• Partner with the broader Background check team/coordinators to ensure adherence to agreed SLA & process as per standard operating procedures.

• Act as first level escalation for queries from vendor partners on day to day transactions.

• Conduct detailed analysis of candidate application versus resume submitted.

• Adhere to guidelines regarding confidential and sensitive information.

• Facilitate administrative duties supporting pre and post hire background check

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Experience: Min of 3 - 8 years in managing core Background check transactions/process- Experience in managing global process (US/EMEA) will be added advantage.

• Flexible to work in shifts (2 PM to 11 PM Global Support) to be able to cover regions such as EMEA, Americas 

• Handle sensitive and confidential issues with complete discretion.

• Excellent attention to detail and methodical.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

• Ability to Interact with various levels of clients across region and manage stakeholder expectation.

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure

• Hands on experience on Microsoft suite: Word, Excel and PPT

• Analytical skills/ Documentation experience.

• Ability to be part of & work with a cross regional diverse team.

• Experience in vendor management and driving service level results.

• Fast learner, highly collaborative, able to create trusted partnerships and strong consensus builder with confidence in interactions with 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

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