Asset Management Operations, Portfolio Control & Analysis, Vice President (Japanese Speaking) recruitment

WHO WE ARE
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net-worth individuals.
Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangalore and other major financial centres around the world.
We are committed to growing our distinctive culture and upholding our core values which always place our client's interests first. These values are reflected in our Business Principles, which emphasise integrity, commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is the investment management arm providing global investment opportunities to a substantial and diversified client base including institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. GSAM has become one of the pre-eminent investment management organisations globally, with responsibility for over $700bn assets under management. 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.
GSAM Operations is part of the Operations, Technology and Finance (OTF) division of Goldman Sachs and comprises 400 professionals based in 5 centres across the globe. It consists of three broad functional areas, Trade Management, Portfolio Control Analysis and Investment Services Group, all of which working in a dynamic environment where control, client service and excellence in execution are fundamental principles.
The Portfolio Control Analysis (PCA) team has primary responsibility for all aspects of portfolio control, accounting, cash management and client reporting. This is undertaken for a wide range of clients and a complex product range covering equities, fixed income, currency and derivatives. In this the team supports Portfolio Managers and Traders, Sales and Marketing and Client Service professionals by providing accurate and timely client account information. This involves extensive interaction with internal and external parties to ensure effective oversight for existing business and also to shape and implement solutions for new products, strategies and systems.
The Tokyo PCA team is based in Singapore and is organised into two main strategy teams Equity and Fixed Income. Each team is headed up by a Team Manager who in turn reports to the Departmental Manager. The Tokyo PCA Singapore team also works closely with the Tokyo office.

RESPONSIBILIITES

GSAM PCA team is responsible for Reconciliation, Client Reporting and providing Cash Management support.  In performing its tasks, PCA liaise extensively with Custodian, Fund Administrators, Transfer Agents, Trading Desks, CRM and other internal parties in resolving breaks, addressing client queries and desk queries.

The role is primarily responsible for assisting the Team Manager in managing day to day deliverables of the team.  There are also opportunities to be involved in local and/or global projects.  Specifically, detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Perform check out for tasks carried out by junior members of the team such as breaks review, posting checks, client reporting checks and any other tasks assigned by managers
• Maybe assigned ownership of complex and/or sensitive accounts and need to ensure all relevant PCA tasks are performed correctly relating to those accounts
• Act as first point of escalation for junior members and ensure issues are escalated timely to managers
• Assist junior members in resolving complex issues; provide suggestions for resolution and enhancement or improvement
• Conduct training sessions for junior and new members of the team
• Provide coverage for team members due to absence and maybe required to cover Team Manager in his or her absence
• Documenting process flows and creating procedure manuals for the function performed. 
• Contributing to the development of the methods to improve processes, reduce risks, increase controls, and / or increase customer satisfaction.
• Sharing knowledge of processes and systems with new analysts.
Particular capabilities that are required of the role within PCA are:
• Problem solving capability for complex accounting, cash management, performance and portfolio issues.
• Client reporting covering portfolio analysis, accounting and regulatory reports.
• Limited liaison with internal and external clients.
• Extensive ad hoc analysis for fund managers and clients.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE
•             Minimum of 3 years asset management/operations experience or similar
•             Previous people management or supervisory experience advantageous

MANDATORY SKILLS
•             Demonstrates ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve most common problems that arise.
•             Possesses excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS
•             Possesses a good understanding of client types, relevant markets, products, processes, regulations and systems required to achieve business objectives.
•             Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the economics that underlie transactions or processes being performed.
•             Proactively seeks and undertakes appropriate training to further enhance client / market / industry knowledge.
•             Business level Japanese language skills advantageous

INTERPERSONAL TRAITS
•             Capability to prioritise and make decision in a fast-paced environment.
•             Energetic team player, able to work well inside a group.
•             Flexible individual, able to be learn quickly.

QUALIFICATIONS
•             Part / qualified accountancy qualifications are advantageous
•             Minimum Undergraduate degree

YOUR CAREER
Goldman Sachs is a meritocracy where you will be given all the tools to help you develop. At Goldman Sachs, you will have access to excellent training programmes designed to improve multiple facets of your skills portfolio. Our in-house training programme, ‘Goldman Sachs University’ offers a comprehensive series of courses that you will have access to as your career progresses. Goldman Sachs University has an impressive catalogue of courses which span technical, business and leadership skills training.
In order to help you navigate the organisation, you will be given a mentor from outside of your immediate department. This person will be positioned to provide you with objective advice and guidance on your career development.
We value internal mobility. The chance to take on new challenges in the firm over time will ensure that you remain stimulated and will help in your continued professional and personal development.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the principle of diversity.
Goldman Sachs conducts background checks on individuals offered employment with the firm and employment with Goldman Sachs is conditional upon individuals successfully completing those checks.  As part of the background check process, Goldman Sachs may need to obtain a record of disclosable criminal convictions from a government agency such as the Criminal Records Bureau.
The firm has adopted policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders and on the retention, storage and disposal of criminal record information which are available on request