Global Banking & Markets Operations - Associate - Dallas - Commodities Sales & Trading Services

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 are of the firm that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.

The Commodities Sales and Trading Services team is responsible for the operational support of the commodities business. Our team works very closely with our sales and trading teams to facilitate all aspects of the operational risk and control framework. In addition to working with sales and trading, the teams interact with other internal teams that include product control, strategists, technology, compliance and legal.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Manage, monitor and investigate reporting breaks and process failures; synthesize and implement corrective actions
• Find and resolve booking discrepancies across complex derivative/physical businesses
• Engage with front office and operations technology to help facilitate the resolution of technical production issues
• Develop and implement strategic improvements to re-engineer processes and reduce risk
• Be a key player in projects specific to technology infrastructure changes and regulatory guidelines across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure that processes are continually reviewed and enhanced, risk is managed, and results are achieved that meet expectations for timeliness, quality and cost effectiveness within the department

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with competitive GPA
• At least 4 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

• Middle Office, Settlements, Documentation, Commodities, Trade Support experience highly recommended
• Team player with a collaborative style and strong interpersonal skills
• Effectively handle difficult requests, build trusting, long-term relationships with the business and be able to manage expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to be clear and concise
• Self-starter who thinks ahead, anticipates questions, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives
• Able to successfully multi-task, work towards extremely challenging goals and persist in the face of obstacles
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management experience a plus
• Adapt to change and new challenges
• Strong analytical skills
• Critical thinking, ability to suggest improvements and identify risks
• Service orientation, sense of urgency, ability to manage expectations and professionalism
• Understanding of commodities markets a plus

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/disability-statement.html