Controllers, Funding and Balance Sheet Controller, Associate, London

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Controllers, Funding and Balance Sheet Controller, Associate, London, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

OUR IMPACT

The Goldman Sachs Group is a bank holding company and a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York with offices in major financial centres around the world.

We are committed to growing our distinctive Culture and upholding our core values which always place our client's interests first. These values are reflected in our Business Principles, which emphasise integrity, commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. 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.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Funding and Balance Sheet Controller, you will take ownership of the financial reporting and monitoring across a wide range of legal entities. You will develop an in-depth understanding of these entities, including their investments, business strategies, and associated technical accounting requirements.

We're looking for a bright, driven professional to join our Controllers team, who is keen to use and develop their technical accounting skills to provide high-quality reporting and analysis of our entities' assets and liabilities in a challenging and varied environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation, analysis, review, and presentation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to senior management, directors, and other key stakeholders under US GAAP and IFRS.
2. Preparation and analysis of financial statements, including resolving complex technical accounting issues and disclosure requirements, and liaising with external auditors (predominantly under IFRS).
3. Take full ownership and become the subject matter expert for certain secured funding tax and reporting requirements.
4. Understand the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions (e.g., NSFR).
5. Independently drive projects for automation of balance sheet and related reporting.
6. Facilitate the daily, monthly, and quarterly consolidated reporting of the Goldman Sachs Group with regular interaction with Funding and Balance Sheet teams in New York.
7. Coordinate with multiple teams across the firm - and across the globe - including Funding and Product Control, Global Controllers, Corporate Treasury, Risk, Engineering, and Tax in a collaborative and problem-solving capacity.
8. Proactively seek opportunities to improve workflows, technology, and the integrity of reporting information.
9. Understand the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions.
10. Participate in a broad range of cross-divisional projects and initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Recently qualified accountant – ACA or equivalent.
2. Able to demonstrate technical accounting knowledge in your current area of expertise.
3. Experience in preparing audited financial statements under US GAAP or IFRS is an advantage.
4. A track record of improving processes and adding value to clients/stakeholders.
5. Strong analytical skills – Demonstrate problem-solving aptitude with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment.
6. Functional expertise - Keep up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends.
7. Strong technical accounting skills – Demonstrate strong technical skills, attention to detail, initiative to broaden knowledge, and resolve accounting issues.
8. Personal drive and motivation – Handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve performance, and work towards challenging goals.
9. A client and business focus – Handle difficult requests effectively, build trusting, long-term relationships, and help clients define needs and manage expectations.
10. Strong teamwork ethic – Collaborate well with others, encourage participation, and acknowledge contributions.
11. Excellent communication skills – Communicate clearly and concisely, sharing relevant information and ideas.
12. Judgment and problem solving – Anticipate questions, plan for contingencies, find solutions, and set clear objectives.
13. Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value – Seek new ways to improve processes and develop practical solutions.
14. The ability to influence outcomes – Present persuasive rationale, take positions, influence opinions, and make recommendations.

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, with offices worldwide. We foster diversity and inclusion and offer numerous growth opportunities, training, benefits, and wellness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at /careers.

We are committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process.