Controllers, Administrative Assistant, New York

Goldman Sachs

38d•$70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. 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. OUR IMPACT We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. BUSINESS UNIT The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Team player
Professionalism, integrity and positive attitude
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain high standards, prioritize and multi-task even with pressing deadlines
Ability to solve issues quickly and efficiently
Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information
Self-starter with ability to anticipate next steps and to problem solve
Dependability and sense of urgency to complete tasks
Comfortable working with people at all levels and working in a sometimes fast paced environment.
Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for managing directors, managers and their teams
Coordinate complex, senior-level internal/ external meetings
Handle a high volume of phones calls and emails and able to interact with business leaders in a professional and efficient manner.
Respond and follow up on requests.
Maintain and manage complex and detailed calendars and prioritizes meeting requests and related logistics.
Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
Maintain understanding of firm policies and handles issues independently.
Onboard new hires to the team
Manage administrative duties for the managers and team and any ad-hoc projects

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.

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