At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic compliance initiatives and manage regulatory changes in a dynamic banking environment.
- Company: Join Goldman Sachs, a global leader in investment banking and finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with exposure to senior leadership and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on compliance strategies and governance in global markets.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in compliance or strategy roles with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Job Description OUR IMPACT Global Compliance manages the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risks by ensuring adherence to laws, rules and regulations.
We monitor trends and changes in regulations in all jurisdictions in which the firm does business, and we develop and implement firm‑wide policies and procedures.
In addition to advising the firm's businesses, Global Compliance is responsible for managing audits and inquiries, educating our people on our policies and procedures, conducting surveillance and testing the firm's risk‑management infrastructure.
YOUR IMPACT We are recruiting for a Vice President / Executive Director position to join the Strategy, Finance and Governance team within EMEA Global Banking and Markets – Public (GBM‑Public) Compliance.
The team focuses on delivering key strategic initiatives, implementing "change the bank" regulatory initiatives (new rules and regulations as well as remediation programmes), curating governance management information to senior management (MI) and designing, scaling and executing strategic compliance core programmes to ensure their long‑term sustainability.
The role provides direct exposure to senior EMEA GBM‑Public Compliance leadership, businesses and other control functions.
The successful candidate will help drive operational effectiveness, enhance governance processes and ensure the timely delivery of regulatory and strategic initiatives impacting EMEA GBM‑Public Compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the lifecycle of "change the bank" regulatory initiatives for EMEA GBM‑Public Compliance, including horizon scanning, participation in trade associations, advocacy, impact assessment and implementation support.
Coordinate EMEA GBM Public Compliance's contribution to strategic remediation programmes across Equities and FICC, ensuring consistent regulatory interpretation and execution of the regulatory, policy and control framework, including preparation of materials, analyses, and responses for regulatory exams and reviews.
Partner effectively with the wider EMEA GBM‑Public Compliance team and the First Line of Defence (1Lo D) stakeholders across GBM‑Public to support alignment of regulatory, strategic and business initiatives, control/framework implementation and compliance core program delivery.
Prepare effective MI and reporting for boards, leadership forums, committees and regulatory governance meetings to enable appropriate oversight by senior compliance leadership.
Design and execute strategic compliance core programmes, with early identification of tooling, resources and support required to ensure the long‑term sustainability of the regulatory intake programme in line with regulatory expectations.
Coordinate the support and delivery of compliance initiatives aligned with regulatory requirements and internal programs (e. g., reg traceability, policies and procedures, training, remediation, testing and governance).
QUALIFICATIONS 7 years+ of experience within compliance, regulatory implementation or strategy roles within a global investment bank or consultancy firm.
Excellent understanding of rules, regulations and regulatory expectations impacting global markets businesses based in EMEA (e. g., MIFID II, MAR, CRD VI) as implemented in past roles.
Pro‑active, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, well‑organised and keen to make an impact on the function's effectiveness.
Ability to work independently as a strong team player.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all levels.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
