Asset & Wealth Management Private, Portfolio Lifecycle Management, Analyst/Associate, Tokyo

Alternatives Private Real Estate Portfolio Services members are subject matter experts within Operations who play a critical role in settling deal-related transactions and processing various payments in multiple settlement systems in the Asia region. Members ensure that daily operation of cash management of our multiple entities adheres to GS control standards.

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 develops and manages the processes and controls that enable business flow.

YOUR IMPACT

The Asset Wealth Management Alternatives Private Real Estate Portfolio Services is seeking an Analyst to support the settlement function for the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management.

This is a diverse role that entails collaboration with the Business, Agent banks, Engineering, Controllers, Tax and teams across Operations to cash manage and facilitate a business that is multi-asset, dynamic and bespoke.

Asset classes include Real Estate, Private Securities, and Loans. The successful individual will be expected to be commercial, analytical & creative whilst ensuring the highest level of risk management.

OUR IMPACT

Alternatives Private Real Estate Portfolio Services members are subject matter experts within Operations who play a critical role in settling deal-related transactions and processing various payments in multiple settlement systems in the Asia region. Members ensure that daily operation of cash management of our multiple entities adheres to GS control standards.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Gain an in-depth & comprehensive understanding of bespoke Real Estate structures and its funding flows.
• Partner with the Business, Federation, and external parties to provide subject matter and system knowledge expertise for seamless transaction closings.
• Showcase your attention to detail by ensuring accurate settlement, creating regulatory reports and performing risk assessments.
• Ensure control measures are established to scrutinize exceptions/errors to prevent any operational losses and review these measures constantly.
• Leverage your analytical skills to assess payment risks and contribute to proposing optimal operational models.
• Facilitate the business by providing solutions to urgent requests by showcasing your ability to drive issues and collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and external Agent Banks in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring control standards are not compromised.
• Drive, execute and deliver change (e.g., risk reduction, increased efficiency)
• Face off with stakeholders and drive priorities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong execution ability.
• Innate curiosity and drive.
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure along with leading the team in the right direction.
• 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.
• Able to work well in a team environment across multiple teams and regions.
• Japanese language skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a settlement function.
• Prior knowledge of Real Estate, private funds, Loans, and Equities preferred but not essential.

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