Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career? Are you a motivated, detail-oriented and a delivery-focussed individual?  

If the answer to these questions is “yes” and you want to be in a role that provides you with an exciting front to back opportunity to see how a bank works , while at the same time being part of an exceptionally high performing team - then joining PWM Operations in Zurich to work on the Client Onboarding / Maintenance teams could be the role for you. Not only will you be involved in all facets of Client Onboarding, Client Data Maintenance and KYC Rolling Review but you will continue to gain invaluable new experiences as you work closely with Private Wealth Management Sales, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Finance & Global Operations in a fast paced and stimulating role.

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 account opened, 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.

PWM Operations in Zurich directly supports all the PWM clients of GSBZ Bank AG (Switzerland) working closely with the local PWM Business teams based in Zurich and Geneva as well as other PWM teams globally. As part of PWM Operations in Zurich, not only will you gain the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit high performing team in Switzerland, but also play a key role in contributing to PWM Operations globally.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Seizing the opportunity to be a subject matter expert in the Client Onboarding and Maintenance processes. 
• Using your excellent communication skills to build and develop strong, productive relationships with PWM Business, Legal, Compliance, Technology and the Operations Division globally.  
• Broadening your skillset with the opportunity to cross-train on the other functions performed by PWM Operations in Zurich
• Being a leader and representing your team and areas of expertise, by presenting in broader forums with local and global stakeholders. 
• Leveraging your excellent risk & control mind-set by critically reviewing operational processes to mitigate risk and identify opportunities to further strengthen the control environment
• Thinking outside of the box - we want to hear your ideas and see a positive contribution to enhancing the current suite of processes performed by both the Zurich team and PWM Operations globally

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in financial services, preferably within an Account Opening, Client Data Change Management or Client Identification / Rolling Review position
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detail
• Aptitude for building relationships and experience in communicating complex issues to a wide array of internal partners at differing levels of product or process experience 
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and has experience in acting as a change agent to improve processes and been accountable for projects
• Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Thrives in team environment and copes well under pressure when needed
• Excellent English language written and verbal skills essential (and German skills a distinct advantage)

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. 

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