Executive Director, Equities Synthetic Ops — Global Front-to-Back

GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Singapore is seeking a senior leader for Equities Synthetic Client Ops who will own front-to-back post-execution support for Equity Derivatives across Asia, partnering with Trading, Sales, and Engineering to ensure robust controls and excellent client service.

You will oversee risk surveillance, lifecycle events, and corporate actions, drive transformation initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team while maintaining strict governance and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Equities Operations, Middle Office, Prime Brokerage, Derivatives Operations, or a relevant Markets Operations function within a global financial institution.
• Strong understanding of Equity Derivatives, Synthetic products, Cash Equities, Futures, Swaps, and related lifecycle management.
• Proven track record of managing operational risk, control frameworks, and complex front-to-back processes in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering strategic initiatives.
• Strong client orientation with experience partnering with Trading, Sales, and external clients to deliver effective solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and make risk-based decisions.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Experience leading process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives using data-driven approaches.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; relevant industry certifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-to-back post-execution support framework for Equity Derivatives and Synthetic products across Asia, ensuring robust control, operational excellence, and seamless client service delivery
• Act as a senior partner to Trading, Sales, Structuring, Engineering, Compliance, and other federation teams to drive business enablement, risk mitigation, and strategic growth initiatives
• Provide oversight of daily risk and trading surveillance, lifecycle event management, corporate actions, complex client activity, and exception management across the Equities Synthetic business
• Drive operational strategy and transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance scalability, automate processes, improve controls, and optimize the client experience
• Lead the management and execution of new product launches, business expansion initiatives, and regulatory change programs, ensuring operational readiness and effective governance
• Serve as an escalation point for complex operational, client, and risk-related issues, exercising sound judgment to deliver timely and commercially appropriate resolutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally, influencing decision-making and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, promoting operational excellence, continuous improvement, and talent development

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Goldman Sachs Singapore is seeking a senior leader for Equities Synthetic Client Ops who will own front-to-back post-execution support for Equity Derivatives across Asia, partnering with Trading, Sales, and Engineering to ensure robust controls and excellent client service.

You will oversee risk surveillance, lifecycle events, and corporate actions, drive transformation initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team while maintaining strict governance and regulatory readiness.