OUR IMPACT

The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

Controllers ensure that the Firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. Controllers also ensure that the Firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. Our Product Control Team reports key financial data including P&L, balance sheet and price verification. This team works closely with business leaders of the FICC and Equities businesses

YOUR IMPACT

Product Controllers become experts in their business and assess valuation, profit and loss attribution, and disclosure implications of the business' positions and trades. We are seeking an associate level hire to join the EMEA Product Control team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss analyses for the trading business
• Perform ongoing price verification procedures to ensure appropriate valuation of firm inventory
• Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements
• Analyze and report the balance sheet and funding sources of the trading business
• Produce financial statements and/or relevant disclosures for the trading business
• Work with the financial reporting team in preparation of key external reports such as earnings release and 10Q/10K disclosures

REQUIREMENTS

• Newly Qualified ACA/CA/CFA/CMA

• Equities knowledge and/ or experience would be advantageous

• Strong analytical skills

• Numerate background or experience in dealing with more complex financial topics

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use

• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented

• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Sound judgement and integrity

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

  At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

  We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

  We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

  Applicants who wish to request for a medical or religious accommodation, or any other accommodation required under applicable law, can do so later in the process. Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed and are decided on a case by case basis.