Controllers, Non-Financial Regulatory Position Reporting Associate, Tokyo
Goldman Sachs
Accounting & Finance, Compliance / Regulatory
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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.
ABOUT OUR ROLES
As an Associate within the Controllers division, you will be a key guardian of the firm’s financial integrity and regulatory standing. This role focuses on Regulatory Reporting, ensuring that Goldman Sachs remains compliant with complex global and local reporting obligations. You will manage the accuracy of the firm’s books and records while navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in Japan and Asia more broadly.
Controllers group is responsible for safeguarding the firm's assets: to help maintain the integrity of Goldman Sachs' finances and expenditures. Through careful consideration and analyses of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. Controllers also ensure that all business practices are in compliance with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Since contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers, professionals in the department experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products, and sophisticated technology systems in depth.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Prepare to be exposed to various products under the 10+reports the team covers by interacting with middle office teams, sales, other internal clients, and external regulators to meet regulatory requirements.
- Use your inquisitive mindset to evaluate and escalate risk items to protect the firm.
- Showcase your attention to detail by ensuring manual processes are done with care and also your creativity by enhancing the process to eliminate those where possible.
- Partner with Technology to review and improve scalability and process strategically and tactically.
- Grow with the team; develop a deeper understanding of complex transactions and work with our business partners to assess market changes and support new business.
SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Academic degree in business administration or finance
- 8+ years of professional experience in a regulatory, control, or compliance environment within the financial services sector.
- Proven experience with Substantial Shareholder Reporting and a deep understanding of Japanese compliance rules.
- Fluent in Japanese and English to engage with internal stakeholders across different divisions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to a wide range of financial products, including equities, fixed income, and OTC derivatives.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, or Tableau) for data analytics and process automation is highly desirable.
- Ability to balance tactical day-to-day reporting with long-term strategic process improvements.
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.
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