Financial Controllers Associate - Independent Review Group

Controllers- Controllers Indpt Review Group- Associate - Bengaluru

CONTROLLERS 
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.  
OUR IMPACT 
We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The business is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. 
BUSINESS UNIT 
The Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth. Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.
CIRG is an independent review group that provides continuous monitoring and assurance of the accuracy of the Regulatory Reporting Requirements. Its primary responsibility is to effectively challenge the rigor and accuracy of the firm’s and the Bank’s internal systems/processes supporting regulatory compliance. The independent verification process helps detect and identify potential issues with conformance with instructions and firm policies, data quality, and control effectiveness.  Review of this information helps to identify process and reporting gaps, and will be the foundation for determining the examination activities to be conducted. CIRG serves to complement the firm’s other independent risk-management infrastructure and internal audit function. 

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop an understanding of firm’s regulatory reporting requirements including Capital Planning processes and controls supporting the reporting process and systems 
• Conduct independent reviews of the various regulatory reports filed by the Firm including verification of the regulatory instructions, data accuracy/ aggregation and reporting compliance 
• Assess design adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls
• Raise action items and independently validate remediation plans
• Provide effective challenge of stakeholder process(es) and outcomes
• Liaise across relevant business, technology to prioritize risks, challenge decisions, assumptions and drive appropriate risk response 
• Develop and maintain effective and constructive stakeholder relationships

PREFERRED QUALICIATION

• Attention to detail and possesses strong excel, analytical & organizational skills
• Proactive, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high sense of urgency/ multi-tasking skills
• Interest in developing a solid understanding of financial markets/ products and regulatory reporting landscape
• Keen to learn, adopt new skills and identify and make improvements to systems and processes

  BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Chartered Accountants/ Certified Public Accountant/ equivalent degree with 3-6 years of experience
• Public or internal audit experience with exposure in Financial Services sector 
• Quality Assurance experience
• Understanding of U.S. Regulatory Reporting
  

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. 
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Experience Level

Mid Level