Goldman Sachs · 1 day ago
Legal, GBM Futures and Cleared Derivatives Attorney, Vice President
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$170K/yr - $270K/yr
4+ years expGoldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. The role involves providing legal counsel and advice related to futures and cleared derivatives, while addressing regulatory questions and issues in a dynamic environment.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Participate in the review, analysis and implementation of regulatory requirements applicable to the trading and clearing of futures and clearing of swaps, in each case in the U.S. and relevant non-U.S. markets, and engage in industry leading advocacy with respect to a broad range of related regulatory proposals
Interact with business and control groups to help review, manage and determine approach for regulatory responses and communications
Provide guidance and instruction with respect to legal rights and obligations, including regulatory implications of contractual terms, disclosures and communications, in connection with trading and account agreements
Develop a deep understanding of the FCM business’s trading and operational practices to exercise sound judgment and provide informed advice on electronic trading, market access, margin, risk management, customer protection and other matters
Identify and analyze legal and regulatory issues in connection with new business initiatives, and partner with stakeholders to mitigate and manage legal and regulatory risks
Cross-regional and cross-functional collaboration on matters pertaining to licensing, cross-border regulation and other jurisdictional matters affecting the FCM business
Qualification
Required
Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; thoughtful and detail-oriented
Self-starter; capable of building and leveraging an internal network of resources and support
Strong legal and business judgment, communication, writing and analytical skills
J.D. or comparable law degree from a competitive law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state
Preferred
4+ years of relevant experience working with or at a financial institution, or at a futures or cleared derivatives regulator, including relevant experience at a law firm, is preferred
Knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, NFA and SRO rules is strongly preferred
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.
Company
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6B2025-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2012-06-05Post Ipo Equity
1999-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
David M. Solomon
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John Waldron
President and Chief Operating Officer
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