Asset Wealth Management Operations - Investment Management Oversight Analyst (m|f|x) Dublin

Goldman Sachs Fund Services Limited (GSAMFSL) acts as the management company and global distributor for a range of UCITS and alternative investment funds. While portfolio management activities may be delegated to internal and external investment managers, GSAMFSL retains responsibility for the effective oversight of those arrangements. The Investment Management Oversight team provides independent monitoring and constructive challenge of portfolio management delegates, assessing performance, adherence to investment mandates and processes, key investment risks, delegate controls, and compliance with applicable policies and regulatory expectations.

The Analyst will support the Investment Management Designated Person by reviewing quantitative and qualitative information, participating in delegate oversight meetings and due diligence reviews, identifying emerging issues, and tracking remediation through to closure. The role will help produce evidence-based reporting, escalations, and recommendations for senior management, governance committees, and the Board. It offers broad exposure to Portfolio Management, Trading, Investment Risk, Product Development, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other stakeholders across the GSAM business, including involvement in assessments of new products and material fund changes from an investment oversight perspective.

Tasks

• Analyze portfolio performance, risk indicators, adherence to investment guidelines, and investment process outcomes across the GS fund range
• Conduct periodic and thematic reviews of internal and external portfolio management delegates, including initial and ongoing due diligence
• Assess investment performance and persistent underperformance, liquidity, leverage, concentration, derivatives and counterparty exposures, sustainability risk, and relevant product commitments
• Review matters relating to best execution, trading, valuation, securities financing, collateral arrangements, stressed portfolio conditions, and investment breaches
• Challenge delegates regarding exceptions, adverse trends, control weaknesses, and the quality, completeness, and timeliness of delegate reporting
• Maintain delegate oversight plans, risk assessments, due diligence records, issues, and actions, and track remediation through to closure
• Prepare clear management information, conclusions, and recommendations for the Investment Management Designated Person, senior management, governance committees, and the Board
• Identify, document, and escalate material issues, including conflicts of interest arising from affiliated delegates and risks associated with sub-delegation arrangements
• Review relevant policies, procedures, and controls; assess their effectiveness; and contribute to the continued development of the GSAMFSL investment oversight framework
• Contribute to new product approvals and assessments of material fund changes by evaluating portfolio management arrangements, investment risks, and oversight readiness

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• At least one year of experience in financial services, asset management, investment risk, compliance, audit, fund governance, or a related control function
• Ability to analyze performance, risk, and portfolio data and translate complex information into concise governance reports
• Ability to build effective relationships and provide constructive feedback to team members and senior stakeholders
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues, escalate concerns, and follow through on corrective actions until completion
• Strong organizational, business writing, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UCITS and/or alternative investment fund structures and the role of a management company in overseeing delegated portfolio management
• Understanding of investment products, portfolio management concepts, and relevant investment risks
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with data visualization, reporting automation, or portfolio analytics tools would be beneficial
• Experience in a control-focused role or front-office environment
• CFA designation, progress toward the designation, or a willingness to pursue relevant professional development

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Location

47–49 St. Stephen’s Green, IRE-D02 W634 Dublin