Global Banking & Markets, Chief Underwriting Office, Associate, London

Global Banking & Markets, Chief Underwriting Office, Associate, London

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support deal teams and manage key approval processes in a fast-paced banking environment.
  • Company: Join Goldman Sachs, a leader in global banking and markets.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous vacation, health support, and fitness perks.
  • Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
  • Qualifications: 4-5 years of experience in capital markets and strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

The candidate will have responsibility for a broad range of day-to-day tasks including:

  • Advising deal teams on approval requirements for different transaction types
  • Scheduling, ensuring smooth operation of, and minuting follow ups for Capital or Commitments committees in various forms (regular, ad hoc, and offline meetings and various delegated processes)
  • Initiating risk bookings post transaction signing via approval of eCARs, working with Controllers, Middle Office and Divisional Risk to ensure accurate reflection of risk on the balance sheet
  • Deputized responsibilities on behalf of Chief Underwriting Officers including presentation of transactions to committee; approval of Investment Grade bond issuances; and closing of committee follow-ups
  • Assistance in roll-out of regulatory driven changes to approval processes and committee memoranda templates in coordination with Engineering, Credit Risk and GBM Private Leadership
  • Coordination of responses to both internal and external audits and periodic regulatory examinations
  • Acting as a team lead by advising and training junior team members

Skills & Experience Required

  • At least 4-5 years of related experience
  • Interest in debt and equity capital markets
  • Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral as well as written
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Strong coordination and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Motivated to develop credit and equity analysis skills and an understanding of financing documentation
  • Ability to work well with team members and across multiple other internal teams, motivated to train and advise junior team members

Global Banking & Markets, Chief Underwriting Office, Associate, London employer: Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Goldman Sachs is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a leading global financial institution that values diversity and inclusion.

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Global Banking & Markets, Chief Underwriting Office, Associate, London

Advising on approval requirements
Scheduling and minuting meetings
Risk booking initiation
Coordination with Controllers and Middle Office
Presentation skills
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Audit response coordination