Goldman Sachs outlines requirements for operations roles
Goldman Sachs operations roles involve managing onboarding, post-trade processing, and regulatory compliance while maintaining organizational efficiency, as indicated by source materials. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. The position sits within a division that partners across the firm to support institutional, consumer, and asset management businesses. Operations teams enable business to flow for every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, and every transaction completed, while mitigating operational risk and driving process and technology change to scale and automate businesses.
Daily Responsibilities Across Regional Divisions
Operations teams handle functions spanning multiple specialized units, including Asset Management Operations, Wealth Management Operations, FICC and Equities Operations, Corporate Treasury Operations, and Regulatory and Control Operations.
Wealth Management Operations handles service and delivery functions for ultra-high-net-worth, high-net-worth, and mass-affluent clients, providing front-to-back operational support across the trade and client lifecycle.
Applicants Need a Bachelor's Degree and Microsoft Office Skills
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree alongside zero to three years of prior work experience in a relevant field. Candidates need proficient to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
The position requires strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Personnel must communicate effectively with senior management and global stakeholders while exercising discretion regarding confidential information. Additional candidate expectations include being a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, the ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses, and the capacity to self-direct, analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments with commercial savvy, integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.
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Founded in 1869, the global investment banking, securities and investment management firm commits people, capital, and ideas to help clients, shareholders, and communities grow, maintaining an equal opportunity employment policy that prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.
The firm commits resources to professional development, training, and diversity initiatives under the belief that individual identity improves performance, ensuring every individual has opportunities to grow professionally and personally. Candidates requiring accommodations during the recruiting process can access dedicated disability support channels through the firm’s careers portal.