Client Technology Solutions Manager, Associate / VP – Singapore recruitment

The Goldman Sachs Group 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. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world.

We are committed to growing our distinctive Culture and holding to 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

This role is within the Futures Technology business unit. This role physically sits with the business for the purpose of enabling the team to be successful at consulting the business about technology solutions.

The role is focused on a web based reporting and workflow platform which consists of the following technologies including Java, Struts, Sybase, DB2, Spring, Tomcat and Hibernate. 
     

RESPONSIBILIITES

Client Technology Services Analysts work directly with external clients to install and integrate Goldman Sachs developed Prime ClearingTechnology applications with systems at the client site such as reconciliations and the ability to electronically report trade instructions to Goldman Sachs. They also provide technical consulting and systems support to all existing institutional and hedge fund clients through a high-end Client Technology Solutions team.  This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant technical skills to learn the clearing and execution business and work directly with external clients while interacting with our business unit on a daily basis.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide technical and business leadership for system-wide solution for Prime Clearing Technology.
• Own, solve and support internal and external client technical issues as they pertain to the Futures and Prime Brokerage businesses.
• Participate as the Technology lead in Client on-boarding processes.
• Collaboration with various business and technology groups to deploy proprietary client solutions.
• Regular data analysis of client activity and positions with regard to reconciliation and client trade feeds.
• Blend technical and business knowledge with communication skill to bridge the gap between business and various technology groups.
• Interact with internal and external groups to provide the best technical solution and support for clients. 
    

DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

This is a high exposure role requiring regular communication with senior business personnel as well as very high profile clients. This role is within the team which is at the centre point of decisions made with regards to the Prime Clearing Client facing technology.
     
There is ample opportunity to maintain skills through additional training in our in-house training programme ‘Goldman Sachs University’ with classes ranging from all aspects of technology to business courses covering multiple asset classes.
     
SKILL / EXPERIENCE

MANDATORY

Experience/Skills:

• Solid understanding of Transact-SQL and Stored procedures
• Perl and UNIX scripting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong client relationship management stills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Direct client support experience beneficial
• Strong team player yet simultaneously able to work on independent initiatives
• Highly motivated with the ability to maintain momentum on many different work-streams simultaneously under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills
    

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of Financial Markets/Clearing specifically in the derivatives area an advantage
     

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.