ASSET AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT 

The Asset and Wealth Management Division (AWM) invests in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, and infrastructure-related assets and companies. The Asset Management Alternatives investing business operates on a global platform and our team works in a fast-paced, exciting environment. We look for individuals with versatile skills and a passion for investing.

YOUR IMPACT

The Asset and Wealth Management Division (AWM) team is seeking an Associate to join the Data Operations organization offering dedicated support for the high growth investing business within AWM. This is an exceptionally diverse role that entails collaboration with Global Investing, Strategists, Engineering, Controllers, Legal, Risk, Credit, Tax, Compliance & across Operational groups to facilitate business that is multi-asset, dynamic and bespoke. 

OUR IMPACT  

The Data Operations team members are responsible for ensuring timely, complete and accurate data across all investing products to facilitate business and regulatory reporting. Data Operations will be a new organization in AWM and will drive the creation of a data quality program and governance strategy to improve the reliability of data. Data Operations experts will be responsible for overseeing the administrative aspects of an investment from start to finish. The scope of the role and team is expected to evolve and expand as functions transfer into the team and underlying infrastructure and organizational change occur. 

 HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL 

The successful individual will be expected to work in a team of professionals and be able to be commercial, critical & creative whilst ensuring the highest level of risk management. 

Data entry, data cleansing, checking and standardization for investment date into relevant platformsIdentify and resolve historical and current data breaksImplement daily monitoring and governance models to ensure timely, complete and accurate data capture across the investing lifecycleAnalyze root causes and implement logic to eliminate reoccurrenceSynthesize data into lists, reports and visualizationsCreate data lineageCollaborate with cross functional teams to improve data infrastructureEstablish gating controls, management reporting and escalation protocolsLeverage your skills to decompose complex structured transactions and propose creative, robust operational solutionsComplete deal closing checklist to ensure all required documents collected and appropriate steps taken for successful closure and completion of transaction Face off with senior stakeholders and drive priorities Exhibit excellent judgement & problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of a new team with or without existing precedents

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of experience in financial services, preferably in a data operations role.Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detailAptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of internal clients with differing levels of product experienceSelf-motivated and proactive team player, who takes ownership and accountability of projects, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing prioritiesFlexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environmentStrong knowledge or prior experience in an Operations role

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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