Asset Wealth Mgmt Product Controllers Sr. Analyst/Associate - New York
Goldman Sachs
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Posted: 18-Sep-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 20146724
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is 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 high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We are expanding our footprint across different businesses and are looking to expand our team in New York. This is an exciting time to be joining our organization as the division is experiencing growth and expansion.
CONTROLLERS DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. In the Controllers Department, our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
This group performs the accounting and financial control functions related to the balance sheet and revenue impact to Goldman Sachs and its private funds from its asset management activities. We are seeking a Senior Analyst or Associate to join the New York team. The Senior Analyst or Associate will partake in the following:
Responsible for day-to-day reporting and month-end / quarter-end closing processes for the team, such as:
Handle ad-hoc requests from various divisions and departments across the firm.
Participate in teamwide and firmwide strategic projects to drive collaboration across stakeholders; push forward automation of processes.
Lead controllers' efforts in engaging with the business deal teams, including divisional finance and leading the coordination efforts with accounting policy and regulatory policy on investment deal related reviews.
As part of the deal related reviews, will participate in and coordinate with legal, tax, ACMS and other counterparties to review specific structures and assess the impact at the Goldman group level disclosures.
Perform the illiquid valuation review and perform independent price verification across various alternative asset classes.
Prepare of books and records (PARA) of investment related transactions (P&L, purchases and sales and valuation adjustments) and of supporting documentations including reconciliations to the firm's ledger.
Handle P&L and balance sheet reporting, including coordination with financial reporting and divisional reporting teams to analyze key drivers/trends in business performance.
Perform the submission of information used in the firm's external footnote disclosures and regulatory filings related to AWM's alternative investment business.
Basic Qualifications:
2- 4 years of relevant work experience
Bachelors Degree (Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or CFA preferred, but not required
Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
Familiarity with illiquid valuation analysis
Public and/or Private accounting experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas and interact with various teams across the firm
Highly motivated and adaptable; the ability to work on a global team of diverse individuals
Proactive; the ability to respond creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure, changing environment
Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity
Keen interest in financial markets
Knowledge of desktop applications (Excel, IgnitePad, PowerPoint)
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Salary Range The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .
