Description
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Regulatory Financial Reporting Controller (RFRC) you will be responsible for enhancing and furtherdeveloping the firm’s strategic regulatory financial reporting architecture and platforms which are used toprovide financial reporting to regulators across EMEA. This includes the opportunity to work with various teamsto scope out reporting requirements and develop technological solutions for automated reporting. We’relooking for a driven professional who wants to use and develop their project management skills along withaccounting and technological skills to leverage the latest technology tools to produce high quality reporting andanalysis of our entities’ balance sheet, income statement and related disclosures.
OUR IMPACT
Controllers are a diverse team of specialists charged with ensuring the firm meets the financial control andreporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution.
RFRC works in partnership with Legal Entity Controllers and the Controllers Technology teams while also closelyinteracting with Regulatory Controllers and Product Controllers. The broader Controllers team ensures theintegrity of entity level information in accordance with all relevant GAAP’s, facilitating the entities’ consolidation,assessing and monitoring reporting risks associated with trading activities, and/or offers analytical andregulatory support. Our work contributes directly to the firm’s success.
As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, RFRC’s have the opportunity toexperience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, best in class technology systems and work flows on a regularbasis. If you are keen to develop an in‐depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place tofurther your career.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
• Analysis of upcoming regulatory financial reporting requirements within EMEA with respect to financialinformation, on/off balance sheet and income statement• Understanding system flows, bookings and assist in technology build as per necessary reportingrequirements• Submission of returns in an accurate & timely manner at varying frequencies, as stipulated by the regulator• Ad‐hoc requests from senior management, regulator and other teams• Involved in cross divisional projects requiring collaboration across Technology, Regulatory policy, Legalentity/Product controllers, etc• Proactively seeking opportunities to improve workflows, technology and integrity of reporting information• Ensure application of a robust control environment by performing key checks and controls proving datacompleteness and consistency across and between outputs• Understanding the impact of regulatory developments and proactively work to identify solutions• Understanding the business, keeping up‐to‐date with business developments and being able tocommunicate this effectively to team members
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• Motivation to work with innovative new technology tools, software/platform building• German language (B1 or higher)• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications• Experience/knowledge of one or more of the following will be an advantage: German GAAP (HGB) / IFRS Regulatory financial reporting such as: balance sheet statistics / borrower statistics / externalpositions reporting (Monatliche Bilanzstatistik – BISTA / Kreditnehmerstatistik / Auslandsstatus derBanken – AUSTA), cross border transactions reporting (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung – AWV)
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS
• Strong analytical skill – You demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving with the ability to exercise soundand balanced judgment in a highly regulated environment• Functional expertise ‐ Enjoy keeping up‐to‐date with emerging business, economic, and market trends• Strong technical skills – You demonstrates strong technical skills, pay attention to detail, take initiative tobroaden your knowledge and resolve issues• Personal drive and motivation ‐ Successfully handle multiple tasks, take initiative to improve your ownperformance, work intensely towards challenging goals• Strong teamwork ethic – You are a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. You collaboratewell with others within and across teams, encourage other team members to participate and contributeand acknowledges others’ contributions• Excellent communication skills ‐ Communicate what is relevant and important in a clear and concisemanner and share information/new ideas with others• Judgement and problem solving – You will always be thinking ahead, able to anticipate questions, plan forcontingencies, find alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.• Creativity/Innovation and a desire to add value ‐ Look for new ways to improve current processes anddevelop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value• The ability to influence outcomes ‐ Present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Able to take a position on issues and influences others’ opinions and presents persuasive recommendations
The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy working in a strong team focusedculture, and are motivated by opportunities for challenging stretch assignments. You will receive continuoustraining, both formal and informal, to ensure your ongoing professional development and exposure to andsupport from senior members of our team from the outset.