Controllers, Administrative Assistant

Controllers, Administrative Assistant, New York

CONTROLLERS

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated, and public financial institution. Our professionals measure the profitability of, and risks associated with, every aspect of the firm's business. Controllers also ensure that the firm's activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

Job Description

Our team of specialists manages the firm’s liquidity, capital, and risk, and provides overall financial control and reporting functions. The role involves assessing the creditworthiness of counter party relationships, monitoring market risks, and offering analytical and regulatory compliance support.

Business Unit

The Controllers group safeguards the firm's assets by ensuring that business practices comply with financial and regulatory requirements worldwide. Through careful consideration and analysis of firm finances, objectives and strategies, we ensure that the firm's businesses continue to be profitable and efficiently run. The department occasionally supports alternative investments within the Goldman Sachs Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for managing directors, managers and their teams.
• Coordinate complex, senior‑level internal and external meetings.
• Handle a high volume of phone calls and emails, and interact with business leaders professionally and efficiently.
• Respond and follow up on requests.
• Maintain and manage complex and detailed calendars, prioritizing meeting requests and related logistics.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Maintain understanding of firm policies and handle issues independently.
• Onboard new hires to the team.
• Manage administrative duties for the managers and team, and any ad‑hoc projects.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player.
• Professionalism, integrity and positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards, prioritize and multitask even with pressing deadlines.
• Ability to solve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Self‑starter with ability to anticipate next steps and problem‑solve.
• Dependability and sense of urgency to complete tasks.
• Comfortable working with people at all levels and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

About Goldman Sachs

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