Controllers, Controllers, Pricing & Valuations Group, Associate, Frankfurt

at  Goldman Sachs

OUR IMPACT

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset - we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office
Controllers ensure that the Firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. Controllers also ensure that the Firm’s activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets. Our Product Control Team reports key financial data including P&L, balance sheet and price verification. The Price Verification team, itself part of Product Control, provides valuation oversight for both securities and derivatives ,reviewing derivative inputs and fair value disclosures, and assisting with management and regulatory reporting relating to valuations.

YOUR IMPACT

Product Controllers become experts in their business and assess valuation, profit and loss attribution, and disclosure implications of the business’ positions and trades. We are seeking an associate level hire to join the Controllers Pricing & Valuations Group [CPVG].

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified CA/CFA/CMA
• Strong analytical skills
• Numerate background or experience in dealing with more complex financial topics
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use
• Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound judgement and integrity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Responsible for assisting in the price verification of positions held in portfolios - including, but not limited to interest rate swaps, inflation linked interest rate products, credit default swaps, total return swaps on emerging market debt, securities (equities, ABS, emerging market debt, corporate bonds, investment grade bonds, high yield bonds, government bonds, etc.)
• Preparation of monthly IPV reports summarising results across trading desks and entities to provide key valuation metrics to senior Business and Controllers management and regulators
• Governance and oversight of the Prudent Valuation returns for UK and EU entities
• Preparation of IFRS Financial Instruments disclosures
• Review of Valuation Adjustments to ensure complete and accurate reporting to management and regulators
• Assist in the development and enhancement of the valuation and price verification framework for newly traded securities and derivatives; in conjunction with key federation stakeholders (IT, Operations, Legal, Compliance, etc.)