Asset and Wealth Management-Private Wealth Management Operations-Vice President

OUR IMPACT

The Customer Identification Program (CIP) team partners with Private Wealth Management (PWM) teams and Compliance to ensure account documentation and client/entity information fully meet regulatory requirements, country-specific policies, and internal controls standards. Our team possesses a comprehensive knowledge of legal entity types and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risks.

YOUR IMPACT

If you are interested in using your client due diligence abilities, gaining knowledge about legal entity classifications, and staying updated on evolving regulations, we welcome you to consider applying for a role within our team. We are in search of a skilled individual to collaborate with our Private Wealth Management (PWM) teams to review, map, and refresh Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know Your Customer (KYC) data. 

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

• Displaying a strong ability to influence the Private Wealth Management (PWM) Business by serving as a liaison between Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Internal Audit (IA), Engineering, and Private Wealth Management (PWM) teams.
• Produce and deliver metrics and management reports to senior leadership within the division.
• Lead and/or participate in strategic initiatives to uplift our processes and in business planning sessions to forecast resourcing needs.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory guidelines and policies concerning Client Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), applying this knowledge to your daily tasks.
• Develop a strong business understanding, grasping the intricacies, impact, and time sensitivity of your role within the division, while maintaining compliance with CDD, KYC, CIP, and AML standards throughout your work.
• Verify and authenticate client information, legal entity agreements, and organization documents for new and existing clients, ensuring accuracy and completeness while assessing potential risks and discrepancies. 
• Demonstrate the ability to constantly apply sound business judgment to prioritize requests, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain high level of accuracy under pressure.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and exchange relevant risk assessment information, flags, and alerts, identifying potential anomalies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of flows and procedures.  
• Participate in recurring audits of existing procedures, processes, and past book of work completed.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address related inquiries and requests.

Basic Qualifications   

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Business, Operations, Compliance or related field.
• Experience on Customer Identification Program (CIP), Client Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), and/or Anti-Money Laundering rules.
• Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of stakeholders with differing levels of product experience.
• Self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability of projects, has strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively manage competing priorities. 
• Understanding of the importance of ethical conduct and maintaining confidentiality in dealing with client data.
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure, managing high volumes while collaborating with a global team

Benefits 
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.