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GBM - Public - Frankfurt - Analyst/Sr. Analyst - Equities Execution Services

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Frankfurt

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 1+ year in finance, strong analytical skills, effective communication, team focus, problem-solving ability, and fluency in English and French; German/Dutch is a plus.
  • You will manage client relationships, oversee trade allocations, resolve discrepancies, process life cycle events, and improve processes to enhance trade execution and client service.

Requirements

  • * Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year experience in financial services
  • * Proven analytical skills, problem solving ability, and a control mentality/attention to detail
  • * Aptitude for building relationships and ability to communicate on complex issues
  • * Highly collaborative and team-focused with ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals
  • * Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills along with the ability to use discretion and good judgment
  • * Self-motivated and pro-active, organized and able to prioritize effectively. Accountable for projects
  • * Has capacity to adapt to changing market environment and work well under pressure
  • * Fluent written and spoken English and French is required
  • * Fluent German and/or Dutch is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Managing client relationships and communicating with clients’ Middle Offices and custodians
  • Taking part in clients calls, meetings (virtual and face-to-face) and broker reviews
  • Trade allocations and amendments
  • Reconciliations and breaks resolution
  • Coordinating processing of life cycle events such as asset servicing events
  • Trades pre-matching
  • Management of fails and settlement issues
  • Understand the products and business supported by the team
  • Identify and reconcile trade booking errors
  • Liaise with Sales to ensure timely/accurate booking of new trades and amendments to existing bookings
  • Allocate trades once executed
  • Pre-match trades in a timely manner
  • Resolve trade fails
  • Establish strong working relationship with the Business and other teams such as Engineering
  • Build a strong partnership with our clients in order to improve the pre-matching/allocation process and client service
  • Provide assistance to other Operations and Federation teams dealing with trade related queries and acting as an intermediary and liaising with Sales where necessary
  • Identify process inefficiencies and actively contribute to process re-engineering to improve trade flow
  • Drive change by implementing new initiatives/projects

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is GBM - Public - Frankfurt - Analyst/Sr. Analyst - Equities Execution Services.

What team is this position a part of?

This position is part of the Frankfurt & Paris Equities Execution Services Operations team within Global Banking & Markets Operations.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include managing client relationships, trade allocations and amendments, reconciliations, coordinating life cycle events, pre-matching trades, and managing fails and settlement issues.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience in financial services, along with proven analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

What languages are required for this role?

Fluent written and spoken English and French are required; fluent German and/or Dutch is a plus.

How important is teamwork in this role?

Teamwork is highly important as this role requires collaboration with various teams, including Sales, Trading, Engineering, and clients to enhance service and resolve issues.

Is there an emphasis on process improvement in this role?

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on continuous process improvement and automation, focusing on driving workflow efficiency and adopting industry best practices.

What skills are essential for problem-solving in this position?

Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills, along with the ability to use discretion and good judgment, are essential.

Is this position suitable for someone who is self-motivated?

Yes, this position requires a self-motivated, organized individual who can prioritize effectively and be accountable for projects.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within Goldman Sachs?

Yes, Goldman Sachs is committed to fostering professional and personal growth through training, development opportunities, and firmwide networks.

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Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.