Global Banking & Markets Operations-Senior Analyst-Dallas-Lender of Record Loan Servicing

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients.  We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.  For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

OPERATIONS

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted area 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 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.

Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness, and integrity to our business.

YOUR IMPACT

Loan Operations is responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing across a broad range of products. Generally, the products supported are complex instruments that require close alignment with the business. A key focus for the organization is establishing strong risk management procedures and controls to ensure the firm and our clients are properly protected.

The functional processes managed by the Servicing Team are primarily aligned to the loan life cycle: from Origination; Initial Commitment to the loan; Drawdown/funding; Scheduled/Unscheduled Pay-downs; reconciliation of cash/position breaks; as well as the ongoing management of information related to our portfolio of loans.  

This role provides a high level of interaction with revenue desks, sales, external agents, as well as exposure to compliance, credit, regulatory teams, treasury, technology, and other Operations areas to ensure we provide excellent client service to our wide client base. 

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the bank loan business through servicing a portfolio of syndicated corporate bank debt.

• Develop your critical thinking competency by investigating and resolving transactional exceptions.
• Coordinate with business, product control and middle office to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Manage risks related to specific processes and identify any deviations from established policies and procedures.
• Contribute to automation of functions, de-risking processes and streamlining of complex processes. 
• Enhance your industry knowledge through settlement of complex loan trades.
• Cultivate your problem-solving skills through managing and reviewing complex legal documentation pertaining to syndicated loans.
• Build your communication skills through daily interactions with the firm’s external business counterparts, such as agent banks, clients, and trading partners.
• Showcase your ability to function as a team player in a highly collaborative environment while working closely with internal stakeholders such as Business Groups, Legal, Tax, Controllers, Technology, Compliance, etc. 
• Collaborate with global teams in New York, Dallas, London, Bengaluru, and Asia on initiatives supporting the loans market.
• Process wires, cash receipts, loan servicing system overrides and adjustments to internal accounts. 
• Prepare data for regulators, internal risk reporting and ad-hoc projects

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance related field preferred
• Preferred Loan Servicing (Syndicated Loans) experience of at least 1 year
• 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.