Global Banking and Markets-Port Rec & Valuations-Analyst

Goldman Sachs is hiring for the role of Global Banking and Markets-Port Rec & Valuations-Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Closely work with clients & internal GS teams (Sales, Trading, Controllers, Credit and Middle Office etc.) to communicate, reason, and resolve trade flow and pricing discrepancies in order to resolve collateral disputes.
• Leverage data analytic outputs to pinpoint top dispute drivers and use your quantitative and analytical skills to further investigate complex dispute drivers across all OTC derivative products
• Ensure proper daily action is taken on work items within the team's daily workflow/queue as well as ensure assigned items within the team's email inbox are appropriately investigated, addressed, responded to and resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure assigned work items do not age without proper action
• Grow with the team; develop a deeper understanding of complex derivative transactions and work with our business partners to progress collateral dispute investigation and resolution
• Participate in driving team-wide initiatives focusing on client service and automation
• Use your inquisitive mindset to challenge the status-quo and identify control gaps and operational risk with respect to existing workflows.
• Willingness to learn and leverage business intelligence tools and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement. 1 year minimum of professional work experience preferred as well
• Good communication skills both verbal and written are MANDATORY.
• Analytical skills, risk management/escalation skills, strong problem solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail
• Must be able to manage sticky issues and escalate appropriately if an issue is not being resolved within the expected timeframe
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Aptitude for building relationships and ability to articulate complex issues to a wide array of internal / external clients with differing levels of product experience
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a global team environment
• Hands on knowledge working with tools such as Advanced Excel and MS office suite required.
• Understanding of uncleared margin, portfolio reconciliation processes is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with vendor platforms TriOptima and Acadia an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Listed and OTC derivatives. Good understanding about the products like Options, SWAPS, Forwards, Equities, Bonds, Fixed Income.
• Understanding on Trade lifecycle and how it works in the investment banking sector.
• Knowledge of trade flows, regulators, regulations and understands business from high and low level.
• Hands on knowledge working with data analytic tools such as Alteryx and Tableau are an added advantage