Writer - Compliance Regulatory/Policy Writing, Vice President

The Goldman Sachs Group
$115000-$250000
United States, New York, New York
200 West Street (Show on map)
Nov 02, 2024
Global Compliance Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. Overview: Seeking an experienced writer with focus / specialty in the drafting of Regulatory Responses, Policies, Procedures, Compliance Communications, and other related documents Responsibilities: Technical writer with knowledge of the financial industry and familiarity with risk management. Experienced in writing compliance and regulatory narratives, policies, standards and other governing documents Develop high-quality written content for key internal and external stakeholders; including regulators, senior leadership, internal governance committees Act as a center of excellence, providing review, challenge, guidance and best practices for written deliverables such as procedures, policies, frameworks, quarterly reports, status updates, project plans, and board and regulatory presentations Assist in the management and oversight of communication strategies, plans and materials for the firm as required Identify improvements in writing requirements, propose enhancements, and lead implementation and training Ensure consistent style and tone for the firm in all written deliverables Requires a strong writing background with professional training and experience in grammar, writing styles, fact-checking and due diligence Convey complex information through clear written and verbal communication for a large audience and senior leaders Analyze complex documents and present findings in clear and concise manner for decision-making and guidance Project management experience a plus. Coordinate across multiple teams, manage workflows and engage with senior stakeholders Work independently and part of a team Basic Qualifications / Skills: 5+ years of experience in writing / editing within Financial Services Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Writing, English, Journalism, Literature, Communication, or related field) Strong knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory responses, interactions, and matters within Compliance Professional experience in handling various learning and communication objectives Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner Experience in delivering high quality work products, reflecting attention to detail Strong communication and relationship-building skills in frequent interaction with senior stakeholders Work independently and exercise strong judgment when executing an assigned task Multi-task and have the ability to manage and advance multiple projects simultaneously. Identify and effectively escalate potential issues to appropriate person(s) Other Qualifications / Skills: Demonstrate resilience and creativity when under pressure and when managing time-sensitive demands from competing stakeholders Professional experience in handling various learning and communication objectives 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. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Salary Range The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $115000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end. Benefits Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.