Global Banking & Markets, Operations - Asset Servicing, Analyst/Associate, Singapore

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm is seeking an experienced Operations professional to join their Asset Servicing team in Singapore. The role involves managing client relationships, driving process improvements, and ensuring effective risk management in operations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in securities or Asset Servicing roles. Attractive benefits include healthcare support and competitive vacation policies.

Benefits

Healthcare and medical insurance

Competitive vacation policies

Financial wellness resources

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, preferably within Asset Servicing or securities-related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage collaborations with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation in business processes and client service.
• Oversee risk management strategies within Asset Servicing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Job description

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.

ABOUT OUR ROLES

Asset Servicing is a Global Markets Operations business unit responsible for the management of Voluntary Income and Corporate Actions events across the globe for both equity and fixed income products. Areas of focus include event creation, reconciliation, instruction, entitlement distribution, and dedicated client service. The Asset Servicing role requires a professional with deep Operational expertise and proven experience in managing and developing complex and high‑risk functions.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are searching for an experienced Operations professional to join the Prime Services Operations unit in one of several global locations in Asset Servicing team. Responsibilities include:

Communications

Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Articulate issues clearly and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (analyst to managing director).
• Influence others and express alternative views and rationale for a course of action.
• Listen well and be receptive to others' ideas and suggestions, encouraging open and collaborative dialogue among team members.

Functional & Technical Expertise

Leverage deep technical expertise to resolve challenging issues.

• Possess robust industry and market trend knowledge and experience, and take initiative to broaden skill set.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and become the go‑to expert within stakeholder community.
• Deliver day‑to‑day issue resolution through effective time management, prioritization and multi‑tasking.

Innovation

Contribute to the definition, review, and execution of Global Asset Servicing Strategy.

• Enhance the control environment through business intelligence‑related initiatives to increase scalability, adapt to regulatory changes, and deliver creative solutions to clients.
• Identify and deliver functional enhancements in processes and/or core tools and technologies that will improve divisional leverage.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and leverage solutions used by other teams, and foster a culture of innovation in which the more junior population is encouraged to seek creative solutions.

Client Focus

Deliver consistent client service through partnerships with other teams and divisions.

• Effectively handle challenging requests, and build trusting, long‑term relationships with clients.
• Appreciate key client strategies and proactively manage and articulate the impact on the team and function using BI/analytics and empirical data.

Risk Management

Partner with regional management team to provide effective oversight of key Asset Servicing Functions.

• Challenge existing risk and control framework and the status quo to further reinforce the control environment.
• Proven ability to effectively manage operational risks and develop control enhancements.
• Contribute to and drive technical and operating environment risk review.
• Provide guidance and advice from a risk and control perspective to ensure the proper remediation of risk arising from new products, business, migrations, etc.
• Partner with an Executive Director to build a resilient and motivated team by promoting diverse perspectives, providing transparent feedback, and offering career coaching.
• Assume accountability and ownership of complex situations, offering own expertise to influence outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with Asset Servicing in a global market or another securities‑related function.
• Sees the big picture and keeps current with emerging business, economic and market trends.
• Works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Strong team player who collaborates readily with others within and across teams.
• Encourages other team members to participate and contribute, and acknowledges others' contributions.
• Forward‑thinker who anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, and identifies clear objectives.
• Improves current processes and develops creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value.
• Influences outcomes by taking a position on issues and presenting sound, persuasive rationale for ideas.

BENEFITS

Goldman Sachs offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ well‑being, including healthcare and medical insurance, competitive vacation policies, financial wellness and retirement resources, health and wellness programs, and benefits for children’s care. Detailed information on the full suite of benefits can be found on GS.com/careers.