Global Banking & Markets Operations-Commodities Documentation-Dallas-Associate

Goldman Sachs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in the United States seeks an Operations professional focusing on derivative trade documentation within the GBM space. You will coordinate with Trading, Legal and external counsel to ensure accurate, standards-aligned confirmations.

You will ensure ISDA Definitions and agreements are correctly reflected, engage clients to resolve queries, and drive efficiency through tech-enabled enhancements while maintaining robust control and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with competitive GPA.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in financial services operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Strong technical skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong business relationship with derivative trading desks.
• Prepare and review legal documentation of standard and non-standard derivative trade documentation with Trading, Legal and outside counsel.
• Partner with Trading and other Operations teams to provide commentary on legal language and insight for long-term support requirements.
• Ensure control measures are in place and applied to support existing and new structured transactions.
• Ensure confirmations accurately incorporate the appropriate ISDA Definitions, Supplements and MCAs.
• Coordinate with external clients to ensure timely execution of confirmations and resolve all outstanding queries on documentation.
• Participate in enhancement projects with Technology and other Operations colleagues, with an aim to improving scalability and efficiency of the confirmation process.
• Design and initiate process improvements with thorough understanding of template architecture and system flows.
• Respond to evolving regulatory environment by developing regulatory requirements into functional requirements and analyzing compliance data.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitask under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted area that partners with all areas of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery role, Operations provides essential risk management and control, preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation. Operations spans all product lines and markets, serving as internal business partners who develop the processes and controls and help to specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to our business.

Global Banking & Markets (GBM) is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing across a broad range of products. Generally, the products supported are complex instruments that require close alignment with our Business partners. A key focus for the organization is establishing strong risk management procedures and controls to ensure the firm and our clients are properly protected. GBM is at the forefront of shaping and driving change in the industry with the ultimate aim of delivering greater accuracy, control and efficiency for our clients and our businesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

How you will fulfill your potential:

• Build and maintain a strong business relationship with derivative trading desks
• Prepare and review legal documentation of standard and non-standard derivative trade documentation with Trading, Legal and outside counsel
• Partner with Trading and other Operations teams to provide commentary on legal language and insight for long-term support requirements
• Ensure control measures are in place and applied to support existing and new structured transactions
• Ensure confirmations accurately incorporate the appropriate ISDA Definitions, Supplements and MCAs
• Coordinating with external clients to ensure timely execution of confirmations and resolve all outstanding queries on documentation
• Participate in enhancement projects with Technology and other Operations colleagues, with an aim to improving scalability and efficiency of the confirmation process
• Design and initiate process improvements with thorough understanding of template architecture and system flows
• Respond to an ever-evolving regulatory environment by
  • Developing expertise in regulatory requirements and acting as a consultant to translate these regulatory requirements into functional requirements
    • Analyzing regulatory compliance data

Skills

• Excellent team player, able to work well inside a group and broadly across an organization
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize own workload and drive results
• Familiarity with risk and control framework
• Ability to multitask and work in high pressure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated confidence in communicating in a variety of forums and with varied audiences, including: formal presentations, training sessions, larger meeting venues, and with external/internal clients
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment; able to work independently and as a self-starter, as appropriate
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to legal language and a sense of urgency in escalating and resolving outstanding issues
• Demonstrated commitment to quality controls and procedures
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with competitive GPA
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in financial services operations
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Ability to demonstrate strong technical skills and keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the commodities markets
• Understanding of the derivatives industry
• Experience working with legal counsel and external customers

  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.

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  Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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