OUR IMPACT

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is 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 high-net-worth individuals. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major cities around the world.
The legal division works at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Chartered Secretary (ACIS or FCIS).
• Experience in preparing for, attending and minuting board and committee meetings, including agenda setting, preparation of board packs, liaison with presenters.
• Entity management experience and exposure to managing multiple entities, dealing with all aspects of Company Secretarial practice.
• Practical experience of using Diligent (Blueprint and BoardBooks), e-filing at Companies House and other online resources.
• Proven excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Teamplayer with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, proactive nature, and an interest in company secretarial matters and the business of GS.
• Experience of working in a financial services company secretarial role will be advantageous, however relevant experience gained in other industry sectors will be considered.

• Providing company secretarial services to GS entities in EMEA, which includes assisting with the documentation for, attending and minuting board/committee meetings for key regulated entities.
• Liaising with other divisions (eg Risk, Compliance, Controllers, Executive Office) to ensure the smooth running of the boards and committees of these GS entities.
• Advising on and assisting with the execution of various corporate transactions for UK entities (and others in EMEA) including director changes, accounts approvals, capital transactions etc. and on the establishment or closure of entities.
• Maintaining accurate entity records, assisting with processing key returns to Companies House in particular annual filings (confirmation statements), officer changes (appointments & resignations), the maintenance of the PSC register and capital and other constitutional changes.
• Maintaining the integrity of entity and individual director information on in-house databases and to assist the CGT in validating entity and individual information on a regular basis.
• Responding to numerous requests for timely management information and reports on GS entities and committees, including for KYC enquiries, transaction completion, internal and external auditors and regulators.
• Providing secretary’s certificates, delegated signing authorities and advising on powers of attorney and on the execution of documents.
• Identifying, analysing and helping implement emerging corporate governance developments.
• Maintaining regular contact and coordination with senior members and relevant groups throughout the firm, including Credit, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, Controllers, Tax; in addition to external counsel and notaries.
• Assisting in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the CGT, through streamlining processes, building collaboration and alignment globally, developing and maintaining processes, policies and systems and sharing good practices.