Global Banking & Markets Operations- IB Ops Client Onboarding-Vice President-Bengaluru

Goldman Sachs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a VP for Client Onboarding within Global Banking & Markets. You will lead end-to-end regulatory change initiatives, manage a high-performing team, and oversee KYC and onboarding processes across divisions.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Engineering and Revenue groups to ensure timely, accurate client onboarding and risk control. The role emphasizes mentoring a fast-paced team, driving process improvements, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in project management across AML/KYC/regulatory changes.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to communicate complex issues to internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory change initiatives across On-boarding.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Engineering and revenue groups on KYC and account opening.
• Identify risks and resolve issues.
• Enhance processes to improve Client Onboarding efficiency.
• Lead regular cross-functional meetings to maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

PM AML/KYC

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS - INVESTMENT BANKING

We pride ourselves on our resourcefulness and work on a variety of initiatives. On any given day, our work could include advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond and more.

As a division, our strategic objectives include:

• To be the world’s preeminent investment bank – trusted advisor, financier and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions
• Build long-term relationships with clients and bring them world-class execution by “delivering the firm” over time
• Drive superior returns for our stakeholders
• Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse and rewarding workplace

OPERATIONS

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted function that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develop and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow.

YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to apply their due diligence skills while also learning about the changing regulatory landscape. As part of our Investment Banking (“IB”) Client Onboarding team this individual will manage a high-performing team in a fast paced environment, in addition to oversight for the Onboarding function, will also be responsible for conducting due diligence on clients, collect and review required documentation to align with expected policy standards, as well as leading and executing on ad hoc initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to mitigate risks at the firm while collaborating with colleagues across the Investment Banking Business, Operations and Compliance.

OUR IMPACT

The Client Onboarding team is a part of the first line of defense and is responsible for detection and escalation of potential AML / CTF risks by ensuring KYC information is adequately obtained and validated. The team enables business by ensuring that relevant KYC checks are completed in time and achieves success through close partnerships with other control functions (Compliance, Internal Audit), line teams, and Technology.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

The Client OnBoarding (COB) team sits within Global Banking & Markets (Private) and facilitates the transition process of new clients to the Firm across a wide range of business areas and products. The Team’s primary function is to perform reviews to ensure compliance on all aspects of the on-boarding process, including Know Your Customer [KYC] & Regulatory policies. Through the course of our review process, we partner with key stakeholders (Compliance, Business, Legal) to onboard new clients with a focus on efficiency, control, and excellent client service.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSBILITIES

As a member of the IB COB team, you will gain an overall understanding of the client onboarding space while developing functional skills related managing projects and client relationships. You will work closely with teams across Operations, Compliance, Engineering and revenue groups. You will gain an understanding of the firm’s business and the rules and regulations under which the firm operates. As a VP, you will be expected to contribute both in an individual capacity, as well as being responsible for the team.

• Lead and drive end-to-end delivery of ongoing and upcoming regulatory change/transformation initiatives, assessing impacts across On-boarding functions and partnering with Engineering and key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Interact with clients and Client Onboarding teams across other divisions, members of Compliance, Technology, and revenue groups on both KYC, account opening and regulatory matters.
• Risk and issue identification and resolution
• Identify, define and enhance process efficiencies which will benefit Client Onboarding
• Participate in and lead regular meetings with Engineering, Management, Compliance and Quality Assurance to maintain strong relationships across the board

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Over 8 years of experience in project management across AML / KYC/regulatory changes.
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detail
• Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of internal clients with differing levels of product experience
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability of projects, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment
• Ability to deliver as per deadlines
• Adhere to risk and controls
• Energetic and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with extreme attention to detail
• Forward thinking with the ability to assert new ideas and follow them through / finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.
• Willing to continuously learn and stay updated on the changing policy requirements including industry developments related to AML
• Ability to coach and manage a fast-paced, high performing team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in project managing client onboarding process and
• Prudent in identification of potential risks and ability to bring them to a resolution
• Prior compliance (AML) experience
• Ability to adapt to change and new challenges
• Strong communication skills
• Overseeing all phases of a project, from initial strategy and planning through execution, monitoring, and final closure along with cascading updates to higher management

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/disabilitystatement.html