Technical Program Manager Associate - Asset & Wealth Management

What we do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. We change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas and solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Our engineering teams build scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategist groups, is at the critical center of our business. Our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Who are we

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. The Digital Client Experience teams in Asset Management provide clients with innovative and customer-centered financial products to drive transformative changes. We bring the best qualities of a technology player and combine that with the best attributes of a large bank. Our Digital teams comprise of three main businesses, underpinned by engineering, product operations, security and risk management:

• Mosaic, an end-to-end open architecture technology platform and a digital product that provides trading, settlement, analytics, and reporting solutions to global liquidity clients.

• AM.gs.com: GSAM is the asset management arm of Goldman Sachs, which supervises more than $1.8 trillion in assets. Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been providing discretionary investment advisory services since 1988 and has investment professionals in all major financial centers around the world.

• Advisor Portal: An external Advisor Portal is a key component of SMA expansion program. The aim of this portal is to provide all-digital, best in class experience to Advisors such as advisor onboarding, application for new SMAs, track accounts status, access advisor tools etc.

We are looking for engineers who can drive a whole feature from design to execution, as well as engineers who can deep dive why an API is taking half a second longer than it should. Our team has a large variety of problems to tackle across the entire stack.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage high-risk, complex technology projects from initiation to implementation across multiple divisions using effective planning, project governance, communication, and risk management strategies.

• Perform detailed business and technology impact analysis; develop and execute test plans spanning across multiple systems and business lines.

• Form strong partnerships with global business counterparts to solicit business requirements and implement strategic technology solutions and ensure continuous delivery of product features

• Business requirements writing using Confluence, Coordinating and tracking all projects for seamless releases using Project Management tools such as JIRA, Source Code Management System SVN and Document Management System SharePoint

• Manage Mosaic Portal product delivery streams between business stakeholders and actual developers which includes data analysis and translating business requirements to technical requirements

• Proactively evaluate emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to redesign existing processes, reduce cycle times, and maximize operational efficiency.

• Experience with software development methodologies and practices such as agile, waterfall etc.

• Strong SQL skills in relational databases as well as familiarity with MongoDB.

• Facilitate sprint planning, sprint poker, daily scrums, retrospectives, stakeholder meetings, and software demonstrations.

• Educate and reinforce scrum methodology and agile framework to team members and key stakeholders.

• Communicate and escalate issues to senior stakeholders.

• Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to other junior professional staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/DEGREE AND FIELD

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree (US or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must have two (2) years of experience (if Master’s) or five (5) years of experience (if Bachelor’s) in the job offered or in a related position.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB

Must have two (2) years of experience (if Master’s) or five (5) years of experience (if Bachelor’s) with each of the following:

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including business analysis, design, modeling, UAT testing and support

• Ability to write queries in relational and NoSQL databases.

• Using JIRA, Confluence, and Sharepoint toolsets

• Running scrums and working with Agile methodology across various facets of the project.

• Communicating complex technical concepts in a simple manner to various stakeholders.

• Working in the financial services industry, with focus on Sales, Shareholder Services and Liquidity Portal within Asset Management.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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