Controllers Divisional Overview:
Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. In the Controllers Department, our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm’s business. Controllers also ensure that the firm’s activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work within the AWM (Asset & Wealth Management) Private Product Control team, specifically supporting the growing Private Credit Group and BDC (Business Development Company) platform.
The candidate will primarily work within a team that is responsible for the review of monthly P&L and valuation of the Goldman Sachs BDC platform. The candidate will assist with the monthly price verification process for products including but not limited to equity, bonds, loans, credit derivatives and interest rate products and ensuring accurate financial and investor reporting.
They will interact with Controller’s management, the portfolio management team and traders, as well as support areas such as Operations, Risk, Technology, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Perform pricing review of third-party vendors and broker-dealers; conduct key discussions with third party vendors on pricing challenges
- Review monthly independent price verification results, performance and NAV to official fund administrator
- Perform quarterly valuation process for public and private debt, including financial statement analysis, yield analysis and discounted cash flow approaches
- Perform quarterly oversight of the BDC 10-Q financial statements including review of MD&A disclosures; annual review of 10-K financials and external audit process
- Understand SOX 404 framework and document supporting evidence of key SOX controls
- Develop a broad understanding of credit markets and the BDC industry
Experience / Skills:
- Degree in Finance / Accounting
- 1-2 years relevant work experience (public and/or private)
- Extensive Microsoft Office experience (Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
- Ability to multi-task, including very good time management and execution skills
- Able to work with a team under pressure
- Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) and analytical skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
Skills Required
- Degree in Finance or Accounting
- 1-2 years relevant work experience (public and/or private)
- Extensive Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Understand SOX 404 framework and document supporting evidence of key SOX controls
- Ability to multi-task, strong time management and execution skills
- Ability to work with a team under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimum supervision
