Asset & Wealth Management Operations - COB - Shared - Associate

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will consist of being a member of the Global Alternative Investment Client Service team (part of Global Shareholder Services) providing excellent Client Service to investors from Europe and Asia regions in relation to the Goldman Sachs Offshore Hedge and Private Equity Funds. The role will require being proactive in providing world class Client Service and identifying Client Service enhancements with a view to evolving those ideas into implementation or making recommendations to Management. The role also involves working closely with the various Distribution Channels and other departments within the firm to improve client experience and/or improve efficiency within the team, as well as day-to-day client trade order and query handling.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working closely with Clients and our regional sales teams across all channels and our internal distribution teams to contribute to the GSAM Funds distribution effort
• Coordinating onboarding events including AML, Legal and Compliance reviews for our Hedge and Private Equity fund range of products.
• Handling and coordinating monthly / Quarterly transactions in the Funds.
• Working with our Global teams to manage multiple Fund closes throughout the year and ensuring regulatory and company compliance standards are met.
• Researching and understanding the business requirements of various regions where GSAM Funds are distributed and communicating this back for implementation.
• Pro-actively identify enhancements for clients and communicating these internally.
• Leverage data analytics to automate various functions within the team and identify ways to makes processes more streamlined.
• Engaging with external vendor teams to ensure processes and procedures are completed as per firm standards.

Knowledge

• Client handling skills and experience gained at a top tier institution.
• A high level of accuracy and the ability to maintain this standard while under pressure through deadlines is required.
• Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering / KYC standards an advantage
• Previous experience of working with European / Asian-based distribution an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills used in group interaction.
• Being a selfless, motivated team player in a multi-cultural environment.
• Highly advanced organizational skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience within AML operations
• Be highly collaborative and strong consensus builder
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in vendor relationship management
• Experience in handling client communication and queries
• Bachelor s degree required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to contribute as an individual contributor in a cross team working group
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Good understanding of the financial industry
• Compliance and/or regulatory experience a plus, not required