Global Banking and Markets, Investment Banking, Analyst, Singapore

About the role

Investment Banking works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are a team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas

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YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about the financial services industry? We are looking for an Analyst to join our Singapore team who wants to be a part of our Investment Banking business and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs. 

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Key Responsibilities

Our Analysts and Associates play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating in our advisory teams and structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. Their responsibilities include creating and analyzing financial models, organizing and preparing client presentations, helping manage transaction processes, and assisting in structuring transactions. They will gain exposure to the firm's businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry as they develop key analytical, communication, and marketing skills.

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Analysts and Associates develop financial models, perform customized company valuation analysis, and are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and fixed income and equity issuances. They organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, assess clients' situations to provide the necessary financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Additionally, Associates coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes; and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our Analysts are a vital part of the Goldman Sachs banking team's investments.

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Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 

• 1-3 years of prior work experience

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to adapt quickly to aCompliance, Compliance Testing Group, Analyst, Singapore variety of industries and businesses

• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments

• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders 

• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information

• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment

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Compliance, Compliance Testing Group, Analyst

About the role

Compliance Testing Group (“CTG”) is seeking an individual who is a self-starter who exudes energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to conduct investigative work covering the various firm businesses and divisions. The principal objective of CTG is to create and execute detailed testing to assess compliance with regulations and firm policies, working closely with Compliance and business management to refine firm processes. CTG’s global team (with locations in New York, Salt Lake City, London, Warsaw, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong) is comprised of individuals with varying backgrounds and experience (former auditors, accountants, regulators, prosecutors, compliance professionals, lawyers and traders). The individual will work closely with Compliance and business management, and gain an understanding of both the firm’s businesses and the rules and regulations under which the firm operates.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys investigative work and possesses deep knowledge of sales and trading, portfolio management and/or risk management functions across a variety of asset classes. An ideal candidate will leverage their prior experience to investigate whether activities and practices comply with policies and regulations and the firm’s compliance control infrastructure. This individual should be comfortable handling multiple projects and having daily interactions with senior members of the businesses and engineers.

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Key Responsibilities

• Propose methods of testing and execute plans discussed and agreed with a team leader

• Gather data, perform analyses, and document results

• Identify potential compliance, conduct and reputational risks, and effectively escalate to appropriate individuals

• Leverage strong communication skills to interact with Compliance and senior business management

• Team with colleagues around the globe to share findings and refine processes

• Execute multiple projects at the same time and meet tight deadlines

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Job Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Broad knowledge of financial products, markets, and laws and regulations in Asia. Or alternatively, knowledge of products, the securities business and sales practice/market conduct rules and regulations, i.e., prior experience in sales and trading, product controllers, compliance, legal, regulatory, audit or risk management functions

  • Ability to describe complex issues in a clear and concise manner

  • Excellent interview, presentation, communication, time management, and analytical skills

  • Integrity, motivation, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; additional knowledge of Alteryx is useful

•  Preferred Qualifications

  • Financial instruments product knowledge (a Financial Engineering qualification, CFA, or FRM qualification)

  • Working knowledge of products offered by the Equities, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rates, Commodities or Credit Markets trading desks

  • Compliance, auditing, testing, legal, or regulatory/law enforcement experience

  • Experience in the financial services industry, either working for an investment manager, broker-dealer, law firm, accounting or Big 4 financial services advisory firm, or a national regulator

  • Familiarity with Business Intelligence and AI tools