Chicago, Illinois, USA
6 days ago
Asset & Wealth Management Operations – Global Shareholder Services – Money Market & Settlement Services – Chicago – Associate

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.


YOUR IMPACT
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thoroughly efficient candidate to join our Money Market and Settlement Services team. In this capacity, you will provide investor servicing and recordkeeping focused on enabling distribution, providing consultative services, creating scale and controls.


OUR IMPACT
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. GSAM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.


Within GSAM, the Shareholder Services group is a global, sales aligned service organization that provides high quality service and solutions to Shareholders. Through their client service model, Shareholder Services enables distribution of GSAM investment products, provides consultative services, scale and controls, all with a focus on being accretive financially to the business.


Within Shareholder Services, the Money Market and Settlement Services team is a sales-aligned service organization that provides client support by ensuring the accurate processing, recording and settlement of shareholder transactions for the Goldman Sachs Funds. The team is responsible for accurate and timely reporting to funds and coordinates notification of all trading activity to portfolio managers as well as reconciles all activity pertaining to the daily settlement of shareholder transactions.


HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Initiate and reconcile all money movements (purchase, redemption and dividends) between the Transfer Agent accounts for GSAM and the corresponding custodian banks 
•   Initiate all disbursements for the funds on behalf of shareholder requests 
•   Reconcile incoming payments with controlled purchase orders and initiate funding to the custodian banks 
•   Coordinate with the Client Service and Portfolio Management teams to ensure daily trading cut-offs for the funds are promptly met 
•   Monitor and process fund estimates to ensure accurate portfolio and custodian reporting
•   Work closely with the Client Service team to resolve any shareholder requests regarding wires and trade settlement 
•   Perform all functions under the pressure of daily trading and processing deadlines 
•   Perform various tasks related to regulatory filings and Fund audits. 
•   May perform other duties as assigned


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications
•   BA/BS degree required 
•   Excellent communication, organizational, time management, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills 
•   Ability to work well under pressure, solve problems efficiently and multi-task in a deadline driven environment 
•   Demonstrates accountability and sense of urgency in achieving results/completing tasks 
•   Willingness to be a self-starter with excellent anticipation and strong analytical skills 
•   Expert PC skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS Power Point


Preferred Qualifications
•   2+ years in the financial services industry preferred in mutual fund operations or accounting experience. 
•   Knowledgeable about the mutual fund industry


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

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