Institutional Oversight Shared - Vice President

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES Holistic ownership and understanding of Institutional client accounts from a GSAM Operations perspective by coordinating issues across all Operations teams and business partners, and act as a point of contact for GSAM Operations. Review account level metrics and maintain oversight (i.e. post reconciliation resolve daily cash & position exceptions against custodians, transfer agent, review client managed collaterals & external manager reconciliations, maintain shadow accounting books and records to facilitate trading & performance tracking etc.) as defined by operating standards and research, escalate, re-mediate exceptions as appropriate. Coordinate and manage tasks such as cash-flow bookings, security transfers, overdrafts to ensure cash balances, positions on client accounts are accurate to support trading activity. Monitor cash flows/transfer requests sent on behalf of clients and process within agreed SLA. Ensure timely instruction of external manager fee payments, capital calls/distributions on a quarterly basis as agreed at the time of account launch. Liaise with client s appointed counter parties (custodian, transfer agents etc.) and respond to adhoc service requests and inquiries. Ensure accounting data accuracy (Cost reconciliations, current face and market value true ups) and provide accounting policy oversight in order to create controlled environment for investment management process. Proactively review indicators of operational issues/concerns with the goal of resolving such issues before client impact by working with internal and external stakeholders. Partner across regional and global teams to drive forward synergies and streamline processes to enable positive client experience, scale and business growth. Providing effective thought leadership in navigating evolving industry trends, client needs, business growth, financial regulatory landscape and helping to develop technology and low code solutions to build appropriate architecture Engage in opportunities to review processes, analyze information, make decisions and recommendations and implement and monitor strategic changes. Apply process reengineering methodologies in executing strategies and tactical solutions. Provide reporting to senior leadership and produce insightful analyses of the business upon request for management. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree required. Previous experience in Operations and/or Financial Services industry- Relevant work experience of 9+ years. Knowledge and understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and adaptability to other products. Highly collaborative, team-oriented and strong consensus builder. Demonstrate ability to partner and influence decision making across groups, regions and functions. Demonstrate excellent and impactful communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral. Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure and to provide practical solutions. Strong risk management and client service focus. Ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines and broad-based coverage. Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Strong organizational and project management skills to enable increased scale, enhanced client experience and operational controls. Excellent People Management & Stakeholder Management.