GBM - Public Dept-London-Senior Associate-Client Onboarding & Configuration

WeAreTechWomen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Senior Associate in the Prime Services Client team to drive onboarding and integration for Prime Brokerage clients. You will partner with Sales, Coverage, Product, Legal, Credit, Risk, Operations, Compliance and Technology to deliver onboarding initiatives and manage workstreams.

You will balance client needs with firm objectives, driving process improvements, controls, and scalable operating models while using data to guide decisions and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Prime Brokerage, Prime Services or Client Onboarding in Capital Markets or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of onboarding processes, client structures, regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as onboarding partner for Prime Brokerage clients across lifecycle from mandate to go-live.
• Coordinate with Legal, Credit, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Engineering and Front Office teams.

Skills

Prime Brokerage

Client Onboarding

Capital Markets

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

The New Business Group (NBG) is responsible for the strategic onboarding and integration of Prime Brokerage, Futures Clearing, DCS, and GSEC clients across Goldman Sachs' global platform.

As an Senior Associate within the Prime Services Client team, you will support the onboarding and integration of clients by partnering closely with Sales, Coverage, Product, Legal, Credit, Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Technology teams to deliver onboarding and business expansion initiatives.

Leveraging Prime Brokerage industry knowledge and strong project management skills, you will help guide clients and internal stakeholders through onboarding solutions, operating models, regulatory requirements, and market access frameworks. You will be responsible for managing onboarding workstreams and contributing to the successful execution of client mandates while balancing commercial priorities, risk management, and firmwide objectives.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement that enhance the client experience and operational efficiency of the onboarding lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT MANAGEMENT & ONBOARDING EXECUTION

• Act as a key onboarding partner for Prime Brokerage clients, supporting onboarding activities throughout the lifecycle from mandate through go-live.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Legal, Credit, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Engineering, and Front Office teams.
• Manage onboarding deliverables, timelines, and escalations while ensuring key milestones and client commitments are achieved.
• Support onboarding decisions through effective communication, risk awareness, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Sales and Coverage teams to support business growth, client onboarding, and expansion opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve scalability, and enhance the client onboarding experience.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on operating model enhancements, process optimization, controls, capacity management, and automation.
• Utilize data and business metrics to identify trends, support continuous improvement efforts, and provide management reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the broader NBG function to support team objectives and priorities.
• Ensure onboarding activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and control frameworks.
• Escalate onboarding risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately while supporting governance and control processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience within Prime Brokerage, Prime Services, Client Onboarding, Capital Markets, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of Prime Brokerage products, client structures, onboarding processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple onboarding processes and stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and building effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance client needs, business objectives, and risk considerations

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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