Compliance, Asset Management Compliance Vice President, London at Goldman Sachs
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
WHO WE ARE 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, Dublin, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world.
BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW
This is a role on the Asset Management (“AM”) Compliance Advisory team helping to provide compliance advisory services covering portfolio management, trading, sales and marketing activity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (“GSAM”) based in London, where GSAM is part of the broader Asset Management business. The successful candidate will work with business partners, Legal and Compliance colleagues in connection with helping to respond to regulatory requests, respond to compliance queries from the business, uplift compliance program in response to regulatory reform, perform surveillance and forensic reviews, train the business in compliance matters, participate in policy updates and drafting, conduct marketing material sign off, and advise on sales activity. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and developing AM’s ESG/Sustainability Compliance program.
EXPERIENCE
Ability to work as part of a team as well as act as project lead on various Compliance matters
Good familiarity with various aspects of Asset Management Compliance
Represented Compliance on projects such as new activities, new products or regulatory reform
Understanding of compliance programs and development and implementation of those programmes
Production of materials and presentation of those to senior firm committees and/or board
Ability to deal with business personnel and deliver good compliance outcomes in time constrained situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide ESG/Sustainability governance, policy development and implementation second line support
Develop deep understanding of the EU SFDR regulation and other ESG/Sustainability regulations.
Provide Compliance support and representation on Asset Management strategic initiatives
Provide daily Compliance surveillance of GSAM portfolios for regulatory requirements and applicable policies and procedures
Compliance monitoring of any aspects of regulations as part of general monitoring or forensic review work
Assistance in the production of board reports of for the Head of EMEA AM Compliance
Participate in the review and evaluation of new instruments and vehicles to identify Compliance issues and surveillance needs
Develop and draft Compliance policies and procedures, outlining firm policies, regulations and best practices
Ensure breaches and complaints are logged and cover the compliance aspect of the sign off
Create Compliance training programs
Performing tasks relating to marketing, distribution and third-party distributor due diligence
Compliance advisory regarding global asset management marketing and distribution questions: UCITS/Non-UCITS/cross border distribution
Review and approval of due diligence on third party distributors
Compliance advisory on new GSAM fund launch projects
Preparation, organisation and delivery of compliance trainings
Miscellaneous projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS
3 years Compliance experience, (asset management experience preferred, but not essential)
Risk and control focused individual with excellent judgment
Knowledge of investment instruments including derivatives
Knowledge of international and regional standards, taxonomies and regulatory initiatives relevant to sustainable finance including EU Taxonomy/SFDR/SDR
General Compliance knowledge and familiarity with FCA regulations, MiFID, UCITS and AIFM Directives. Knowledge of CSSF, CBI, BaFin, SEC, Investment Adviser's Act, Investment Company Act, ERISA is helpful but not required.
Effective analytical and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and work under pressure
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team