Commodities Sales & Trading Services – Analyst | Goldman Sachs
Job Description
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 firms 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.
Commodities Operations Team is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of risk undertaken by the Commodities Business globally. Team works very closely with Sales and Trading teams to facilitate all aspects of Operational Risk and Control Framework. The functions involve:
Matching of all trades
Performing trade checkout of exotic transactions
Facilitating new business
Drafting documents for executed trades
Confirming economic and legal terms of trades with clients electroncially and on paper
Settling trades
YOUR IMPACT
We are looking for a professional and dynamic individual with a strong interest in Commodities. The ideal candidate would be able to excel in a high-profile and fast paced team whose primary responsibilities include (i) partnering with the Commodities Sales and Trading Desks to ensure the integrity and accuracy of Derivative and Physical Trading risks undertaken by such businesses, as well as (ii) driving and implementing change to ensure we are optimally managing and monitoring risks, in an increasingly demanding and complex regulatory environment.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a deep knowledge of commodities and derivative transactions
Find and resolve booking discrepancies across complex derivative businesses
Experience in Commodities Confirmations and/or Settlements process
Daily interaction with Trading & Sales to ensure discrepancies are resolved immediately
Engage with front office and technology to help facilitate the resolution of technical production issues
Manage, monitor and investigate reporting breaks and process failures; identify and implement corrective actions
Ensure that processes are continually reviewed and improved, risk is managed, and results are achieved that meet expectations for timeliness, quality and cost effectiveness within the department
Understanding of Commodities markets and products along with basic financial knowledge and terms
Key characteristics of Derivative Products (ex. expiration, strike, premium etc.)
High Level understanding of ISDA terms
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor s degree with competitive GPA
Proficient with Microsoft applications
Ability to demonstrate strong technical skills and keen attention to detail
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated attention to detail in previous role on an ongoing basis
Experience in understanding and breaking down complex structured products would be a big plus
Team player with a collaborative style and strong interpersonal skills
Effectively handle difficult requests, build long-term relationships with the business and be able to manage expectations
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to be clear and concise
Self-starter who thinks ahead, anticipates questions, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives
Able to successfully multi-task, work towards extremely challenging goals and persist in the face of obstacles
Able to adapt to changes and new challenges
Strong analytical and organizational skills, critical thinking, and an ability to suggest improvements and identify risks
Service orientation, sense of urgency, ability to manage internal clients expectations and professionalism