Global Banking & Markets Operations-Irp Sales & Trading Services-New York-Analyst

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

9d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced Operations professional to join the Interest Rate Derivative business unit in New York.

Requirements

Experienced Operations professional
Robust financial industry knowledge and experience
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows
Effective time management, prioritization and delegation skills
Proven track record as an agent of delivery and change
Ability to effectively manage operational risks and develop control enhancements
Ability to understand and articulate firm wide risk impact of business decisions

Nice To Haves

Sees the big picture and keeps current with emerging business, economic and market trends.
Works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles and setbacks
Strong team player who collaborates readily with others within and across teams
Encourages other team members to participate and contribute, and acknowledges others' contributions
Forward-thinker who anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, and identifies clear objectives
Improves current processes and develops creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
Influences outcomes by taking a position on issues and presenting sound, persuasive rationale for ideas

Responsibilities

Identify key objectives for the organization and offer strategic vision and innovative ideas
Articulate issues clearly and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (analyst to managing director)
Understand complex situations and communicate with senior leadership ‘in the moment,’ offering opinions and solutions
Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders both inside and outside of Operations
Share credit with others and create opportunities for others to build relationships with and present to key stakeholders
Leverage deep technical operational expertise to drive strategic change across the front to back of the function and across the global organization
Possess robust financial industry knowledge and experience and takes initiative to broaden skill sets
Exhibit strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and provide day-to-day issue resolution
Deliver consistently in spite of multiple demands through effective time management, prioritization and delegation
Partner in the definition, review, and execution of the FICC Operations Strategy
Enhance the control environment through business intelligence-related initiatives to increase scalability, adapt to regulatory changes and deliver creative solutions to clients
Proven track record as an agent of delivery and change, challenging existing processes to evolve businesses and industry to align with Operation’s Strategic objectives
Create a culture of innovation whereby teams proactively investigate how they may be able to leverage new or alternative technologies and working practices
Identify client needs and optimize operational efficiency by offering innovative and tangible solutions
Effectively handle difficult requests and build trusting, long-term relationships with clients
Balance priorities of ensuring optimal outcomes for clients and simultaneously pursuing the firm’s interests
Act as a senior point of contact in supporting the business and assessing new opportunities
Coach others actively on the importance of client focus and how to apply it in in day to day roles
Partner with global management team to provide effective oversight of key Interest Rate Derivatives functions
Challenge existing risk and control framework and the status quo to further reinforce the control environment
Proven ability to effectively manage operational risks and develop control enhancements
Understand and articulates firm wide risk impact of business decisions
Provide guidance and advice from a risk and control perspective to ensure the proper remediation of risk arising from new products, business, migrations, etc.