Global Banking & Markets Operations- IB Ops Client Onboarding-Vice President-Bengaluru

GLOBAL BANKING & MARKETS - INVESTMENT BANKING

• We pride ourselves on our resourcefulness and work on a variety of initiatives. On any given day, our work
• could include advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a
• subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond and more.
• As a division, our strategic objectives include:
• •To be the world’s preeminent investment bank – trusted advisor, financier and risk manager for our
• clients on their most important transactions
• •Build long-term relationships with clients and bring them world-class execution by “delivering the
• firm” over time
• •Drive superior returns for our stakeholders
• •Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse
• and rewarding workplace

• OPERATIONS
• Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted function 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 firm's assets and its reputation. For
• every new product launched and every trade executed, it is Operations that develop and manages the
• processes and controls that enable business flow.

• YOUR IMPACT
• We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to apply their due diligence
• skills while also learning about the changing regulatory landscape. As part of our Investment Banking
• (“IB”) Client Onboarding team this individual will manage a high-performing team in a fast paced
• environment, in addition to oversight for the Onboarding function, will also be responsible for conducting
• due diligence on clients, collect and review required documentation to align with expected policy standards,
• as well as leading and executing on ad hoc initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to mitigate risks
• at the firm while collaborating with colleagues across the Investment Banking Business, Operations and
• Compliance.

• OUR IMPACT
• The Client Onboarding team is a part of the first line of defense and is responsible for detection and
• escalation of potential AML / CTF risks by ensuring KYC information is adequately obtained and validated.
• The team enables business by ensuring that relevant KYC checks are completed in time and achieves
• success through close partnerships with other control functions (Compliance, Internal Audit), line teams,
• and Technology.

• BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW
• The Client OnBoarding (COB) team sits within Global Banking & Markets (Private) and facilitates the
• transition process of new clients to the Firm across a wide range of business areas and products. The Team’s
• primary function is to perform reviews to ensure compliance on all aspects of the on-boarding process,
• including Know Your Customer [KYC] & Regulatory policies. Through the course of our review process,
• we partner with key stakeholders (Compliance, Business, Legal) to onboard new clients with a focus on
• efficiency, control, and excellent client service.

• JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSBILITIES
• As a member of the IB COB team, you will gain an overall understanding of the client onboarding space
• while developing functional skills related managing projects and client relationships. You will work closely
• with teams across Operations, Compliance, Engineering and revenue groups. You will gain an
• understanding of the firm's business and the rules and regulations under which the firm operates. As a VP,
• you will be expected to contribute both in an individual capacity, as well as being responsible for the team.
• •Lead and drive end-to-end delivery of ongoing and upcoming regulatory change/transformation
• initiatives, assessing impacts across On-boarding functions and partnering with Engineering and
• key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• •Interact with clients and Client Onboarding teams across other divisions, members of Compliance,
• Technology, and revenue groups on both KYC, account opening and regulatory matters.
• •Risk and issue identification and resolution
• •Identify, define and enhance process efficiencies which will benefit Client Onboarding
• •Participate in and lead regular meetings with Engineering, Management, Compliance and Quality
• Assurance to maintain strong relationships across the board

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• •Bachelor's degree required
• •Over 8 years of experience in project management across AML / KYC/regulatory changes.
• •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
• internal clients 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
• •Flexible and able to work well under pressure in a team environment
• •Ability to deliver as per deadlines
• •Adhere to risk and controls
• •Energetic and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with extreme attention to detail
• •Forward thinking with the ability to assert new ideas and follow them through / finds
• alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.
• •Willing to continuously learn and stay updated on the changing policy requirements including
• industry developments related to AML
• •Ability to coach and manage a fast-paced, high performing team

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• •Prior experience in project managing client onboarding process and
• •Prudent in identification of potential risks and ability to bring them to a resolution
• •Prior compliance (AML) experience
• •Ability to adapt to change and new challenges
• •Strong communication skills
• •Overseeing all phases of a project, from initial strategy and planning through execution, monitoring,
• and final closure along with cascading updates to higher 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.
• We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing
• diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a
• number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development
• opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness
• programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
• We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities
• during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disabilitystatement.
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