OPERATIONS
Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to provide banking, securities, and asset
management services to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve
and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. For every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that
develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow.
OUR IMPACT
Interest Rates Product Operations is a critical control and support function for the Interest Rates Derivatives business, managing the
end-to-end trade life-cycle through its Middle Office, Drafting, Confirmations, and Settlement teams.
The Middle Office provides essential risk management by facilitating trade validation, enrichment, and exception management
immediately following execution to ensure books and records accuracy. The Drafting team is responsible for the precise preparation
and negotiation of legal documentation, including bespoke structured confirmations and ISDA standard templates. The Confirmations
team focuses on the timely execution and matching of OTC trade terms with external counterparts to mitigate legal and operational
risk. Finally, the Settlement team manages the accurate exchange of cash flows, manages payment obligations, and ensures the
finality of financial transactions.
Collectively, these teams provide comprehensive daily monitoring and operational oversight for a wide range of IRP products and
business lines, ensuring seamless execution from trade capture to final maturity.
Middle Office
• Mitigate operational risk by identifying and resolving key economic differences between internal bookings and client records
immediately following trade execution.
• Maintain daily interaction with Trading and Sales desks to ensure trade discrepancies are resolved in real-time.
• Engage with Front Office and Technology teams to facilitate the resolution of technical production issues and system
enhancements.
Drafting
• Responsible for the precise drafting of legal confirmations for OTC derivative transactions, ensuring alignment with industry
standards and bespoke trade terms, apply a high-level understanding of ISDA terms, definitions, and templates to ensure legal
enforceability.
• Review and validate trade economics against legal documentation prior to dispatching confirmations to counterparties.
Confirmations
• Proactively follow up with clients to ensure the timely execution and return of legal confirmations.
• Resolve discrepancies and disputes raised by clients regarding trade confirmations in a timely and professional manner.
Settlement
• Oversee the accurate settlement of cash flows, including coupon payments, swap resets, and trade maturities.
• Ensure all payment obligations are met and reconciled within established timelines to mitigate liquidity and credit risk.
• Investigate and resolve cash and position breaks to maintain the accuracy of the firm’s financial records.
General Expectations
• Continually review and improve operational processes to enhance risk management, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain deep subject matter expertise in Interest Rates markets, derivative products, and the broader financial
landscape.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2019. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.
Skills Required
- Deep subject-matter expertise in interest rates derivatives and OTC products
- Knowledge of ISDA terms, confirmations and legal documentation drafting
- Experience across trade lifecycle: middle office, confirmations, and settlements
- Ability to investigate and resolve cash and position breaks; reconcile payments and swaps
- Strong stakeholder management and communication with Trading, Sales, Front Office and Technology
- Focus on process improvement, risk management, controls and operational quality
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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What We Do
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