Compliance, CF&O Compliance, EMEA - Engineering, Technology Risk and GCDI Coverage, Vice Presid[...]

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment banking firm in Birmingham seeks a Vice President for the Compliance team to manage compliance and regulatory risks. The role involves advising on technological risks and participating in regulatory inquiries. Candidates should have significant experience in compliance and a strong educational background in related fields. This position offers an opportunity to impact various divisions and engage with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience as a compliance officer or risk management professional, preferably in operational or information security risk.
• Good understanding of technological risks.
• Experience interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Understand and advise on current and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Participate in control forums to ensure governance processes are integrated.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to challenge and build rapport

Sound judgment and integrity

Quick learner, adaptable to change

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with technology and data analysis

Team-oriented and collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

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12.08.2025

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GLOBAL COMPLIANCE AT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, the mandate of Global Compliance is to prevent, detect, and mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks across the firm and help to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes this through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defense, compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures, and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils, and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries. Compliance provides advice on how to conduct the firm's business in a manner that complies with the rules, regulations, and expectations globally. Importantly, compliance plays a key role in reviewing and challenging transactions presenting compliance or reputational risks.

BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

CF&O compliance provides compliance coverage to various divisions including Operations, Engineering, Controllers, Corporate Treasury, Corporate and Workplace Solutions, Executive Office, Finance, Office of the CAO, Finance Planning and Analysis, Risk, Tax, and Human Capital Management. This includes:

• Conducting risk identification, measurement, and assessment
• Monitoring for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies, including investigation of conduct-related issues
• Participating in firm responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries
• Performing surveillance and investigations of business activities
• Testing the effectiveness of controls
• Writing policies and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the EMEA CF&O compliance team, you will support the firm's Engineering division, Technology Risk, and Global Cyber Defense and Intelligence teams. You will participate in regional and global initiatives to uphold the compliance mandate and business priorities. To succeed, you will need to:

• Coordinate and participate in responses to regulatory inquiries, including those related to AI, information security, cyber threats, and third-party risk management.
• Understand and advise on current and emerging regulatory requirements related to key risk areas.
• Participate in control forums related to AI to ensure governance processes are integrated into the compliance framework.
• Assist in developing the firm's governance, risk, and control framework concerning these key areas.
• Advise and challenge the Engineering Division, Tech Risk, GDCI, and other divisions on regulations, policies, and reputational risks.
• Brief senior leadership on risks and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Review technology regulations, trends, and enforcement actions to assess impacts and identify gaps.
• Partner with impacted groups to support compliance with new requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and manage compliance issues involving the Engineering Division, Tech Risk, and GDCI.
• Coordinate with global counterparts to meet technology-related regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and analysis of related policies, standards, and processes.
• Perform compliance testing or forensic work as needed.
• Develop and deliver communications and training to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with the broader compliance team on initiatives and projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

A suitable candidate will have:

• 6-8+ years of experience as a compliance officer or risk management professional, preferably in operational or information security risk.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Good understanding of technological risks.
• Experience interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes.
• Knowledge of the global regulatory environment concerning technology, cybersecurity, data governance, and AI.
• Experience working with regulators or supporting audits and inquiries.
• Experience with cyber regulatory requirements and incident reporting is a plus.

Skills include:

• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging at senior levels.
• Ability to challenge and build rapport while maintaining independence.
• Independent work ethic, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Quick learner, adaptable to change, and innovative.
• Organized, capable of managing projects and urgent escalations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ownership of tasks and proactive communication.
• Proficiency with technology, data analysis, and learning new tools.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs, founded in 1869, is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture and benefits at GS/careers. We support reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruitment process. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer.

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