Client Readiness Associate

Asset & Wealth Management Operations - Rolling Review - Associate- Hyderabad

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, we provide clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the firm's primary investment area, we provide investment and advisory services for some of the world's leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals, for which we oversee more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. We are:

• Investors, spanning traditional and alternative markets offering products and services
• Advisors, understanding our clients' priorities and poised to help provide investment advice and strategies that make sense for their portfolios
• Thought Leaders, providing timely insights across macro and secular themes to help inform our clients' investment decisions
• Innovators, using our suite of digital solutions to help our clients address complex challenges and meet their financial goals

OPERATIONS

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted function that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you interested in being the first line of defense against money laundering? Our Client Due Diligence team is looking for a professional to play a key role in safeguarding the Firm's reputation. By verifying the identity of our clients, our team helps prevent identity theft, financial fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing.

OUR IMPACT

Shareholder services – client due diligence team sits within Client Operations and has primary responsibility for periodic refresh of client information in accordance with Anti money laundering (AML) controls. This Anti-Money Laundering function forms an integral part of our business by working to identify solutions that balance the business, client and regulatory needs. These functions cover a wide range of clients including mutual funds clients, Institutional and alternative investments' clients across various jurisdictions like EMEA, US and Asia. The group supports Compliance, Fund Boards, Sales and Client relationship professionals by providing accurate and periodically refreshed client information in line applicable regulations. The group continues to focus on best in-class client experience and working closely with the business to maintain and enhance client relationships.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to constantly apply sound business judgment to identify unusual or suspicious documentation or activity.
• Develop a profound understanding of Client Identification Program (CIP) policies involving country specific requirements and translate this knowledge to day-to-day responsibilities.
• Satisfy the responsibility for completing detailed reviews of documentation for existing clients, including legal agreements and organizational documents.
• Engage in opportunities to review processes, analyze information, make decisions and recommendations, and implement and monitor procedure enhancements.
• Becoming commercially aware and understand the nature of the business you participate in while at the same time ensuring consistent adherence to all Goldman Sachs CIP standards.
• Displaying a strong ability to influence the Asset management business by serving as a liaison between Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Sales teams.
• Proactively review indicators of operational issues/concerns with the goal of resolving such issues before client impact
• Providing effective thought leadership in navigating evolving financial regulatory landscape and helping to develop technological solutions to build appropriate architecture

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience within AML operations
• Be highly collaborative and strong consensus builder
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to contribute as an individual contributor in a cross team working group
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Good understanding of the financial industry
• In-depth knowledge of legal documentation preferred (e.g., trust agreements, partnership agreements and corporate resolutions)
• Compliance and/or regulatory experience a plus, not required

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