Asset Management Public-Trade Management - Shared-Salt Lake City-Vice President

Goldman Sachs•Salt Lake City, UT

32d

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Trade Management Operations is a senior leadership position within Global Markets Operations / Middle Office. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end trade lifecycle—encompassing trade capture, validation, matching, allocation, and settlement across various asset classes (such as Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and Derivatives). As a key leader, the VP ensures operational excellence, mitigates transactional and systemic risks, and drives strategic transformation through automation and technology integration. The role requires close collaboration with Front Office trading desks, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, and external institutional clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Typically 7+ years of experience in trade operations, middle office, or investment operations within a top-tier investment bank, asset manager, or broker-dealer.
Deep understanding of financial instruments, including cash equities, fixed income, FX, and complex derivatives (ETD and OTC).
Proficiency in OMS/EMS platforms, reconciliation software, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record of managing teams through organizational change.

Nice To Haves

An MBA, CFA, or FRM charter is highly preferred.
Experience with SQL, Python, or robotic process automation (RPA) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage daily trade flow, order management, allocation, and settlement processes to ensure seamless execution and high Straight-Through Processing (STP) rates.
Oversee the rapid investigation and resolution of trade matching discrepancies, settlement failures, and cash/position breaks.
Manage complex post-trade events, including corporate actions, option exercises/assignments, expiries, and cash settlements.
Design, implement, and continuously strengthen pre- and post-trade compliance controls to mitigate operational, market, and regulatory risks.
Lead the identification, escalation, and resolution of operational incidents, ensuring thorough root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Ensure strict adherence to global regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., CFTC, SEC, EMIR, MiFID II) and exchange-mandated rules.
Identify operational bottlenecks and drive workflow optimization using automation, low-code platforms, and advanced analytics.
Partner with Engineering and Product teams to implement next-generation Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), and AI/ML-driven reconciliation tools.
Lead operational readiness testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) for exchange-mandated upgrades and internal system migrations.
Direct, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Analysts and Associates across local and remote locations.
Set clear performance objectives, conduct evaluations, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
Act as the primary operational liaison for Portfolio Managers, Sales, and Trading desks to support business growth and resolve complex booking issues.
Support strategic client initiatives, manage complex onboarding events, and represent the firm's operational capabilities in client pitches and governance forums.