Compliance, Asset Management Compliance, Vice President, New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

12h•$115,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. This position sits in divisional compliance and is focused on Goldman Sachs’ Asset Management Division (“AMD”). AMD delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. AMD’s clients are global, with complex challenges that require deep investment expertise and dedicated client service to help them achieve their unique investment goals. AMD serves a diverse range of clients – individuals, financial advisors, and institutions – who rely on AMD to help them understand markets, deliver innovative investment solutions and plan for their future. AMD Compliance is seeking a mid to senior level compliance professional to join the US AMD Compliance team. AMD Compliance provides daily advice to AMD’s various business teams on portfolio management, investing and lending activities, fundraising, the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, reputational risk, and other various regulatory requirements. The individual will interact with different business lines and control functions, including AMD’s Portfolio Management teams, Sales, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Internal Audit. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in understanding AMD’s business model and operational processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, JD or MBA
4 - 6 years of Compliance, Legal, Regulatory or Financial Services industry experience
Excellent communications skills (oral and written), judgment, organizational skills, and project management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Provide Compliance oversight and support for AMD personnel and provide advice on how to conduct AMD’s business in a manner that complies with the vast array of applicable rules, regulations and regulatory expectations
Develop, draft and maintain compliance policies and procedures outlining firm requirements, regulations and best practices
Create and deliver compliance trainings
Review and advise on product marketing materials used to pitch AMD’s products and services
Perform testing, including the review of surveillances and conducting forensic reviews to assess compliance risks and identify potential breaches
Assist with regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries
Analyze new or amended laws, rules and regulations in order to formulate practical solutions to industry-wide issues
Coordinate with the business and other internal stakeholders to assist with new business initiatives and regulatory requirements