Goldman Sachs · 5 hours ago
Corporate Treasury Operations- Payment Clearing Operations- Vice President- Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGoldman Sachs is a global leader in financial services, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Payment Clearing Operations. The role involves leading a diverse team to manage payment clearing, settlements, and reconciliations, while ensuring operational controls and risk management are effectively implemented.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a diverse team of professionals responsible for payment clearing, settlements and reconciliations of our Corporate, Retail, and Affiliate client flows. Manage performance and provide opportunities for growth and career progression
Gain a solid understanding of various payment rails utilized by the firm like ACH, FEDWIRE, Checks, SWIFT, CHAPS, SEPA, FPS, RTP, etc. and apply the knowledge to lead/innovate in a dynamic and evolving banking landscape to optimize payment efficiency and reduce operational risks; measure impact through key metrics such as Objectives & Key Results (OKR) or Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
Oversee day-to-day execution of operational controls performed by the team, to ensure timely settlement of payment across different payment rails, accurate reconciliation of books and records and prompt resolution of process exceptions; perform business-as-usual (BAU) approvals
Contribute to the development of a robust and resilient control framework that allows for effective risk management by applying proactive detection, prevention and mitigation measures for the firm and our clients
Collaborate with stakeholders across functions within Corporate Treasury; across divisions like Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering; across the Operations Horizontal teams to enhance payment infrastructure, integrate new payment technologies, improve efficiency and deliver unparalleled client service
Participate in recruitment of top talent to keep the pipeline with resourcing that align with the divisions functional and strategic long-term goals
Participate in the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF); participate in external and internal audits to ensure adherence with payment scheme operating rules and banking regulatory requirements such as Nacha rules, OFAC, AML, etc
Manage and monitor Key Performance indicators related to payment processing including transaction success rates, throughput for self-clearing and communicate metrics to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial services, specifically control-side Operations
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Understanding of global payment systems, regulatory frameworks and emerging financial technologies
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, competitive, fast-paced environment while maintaining integrity and delivering excellence
Proven track record in balancing competing priorities with challenging deadlines without compromising on the quality of outcome/result
Demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to changes and handle unexpected challenges with a pro-active and solution-oriented approach
Effective risk management with impeccable attention to detail and sound judgment to balance Risk, process efficiency and client service
Proven ability to create a positive and inclusive team environment where team members are respected, supported and celebrated. Adept in conflict management through effective mediation and communication strategies
Strong in networking and influencing decisions towards a shared goal/target for the division
Proficient in MS Office applications and understanding applicability of business intelligence tools for automation of processes and reporting of metrics
Ability to articulate technical content in simple language and adjust messaging to suit audience
Intellectual curiosity and an open-minded approach to distill ambiguous situations, seek clarifications and deliver expected outcomes
Preferred
10+ years' experience preferably in payments, cash management and /or liquidity related functions in a product development or change management capacity
Experience in gathering and documenting requirements with full testing traceability
Prior experience working for a large-size bank
Prior experience working with external banks, payment network operators, vendors
Strong judgment and problem solving; thinks ahead and anticipates situations
Highly adaptable to change, especially in challenging situations
Ability to analyze complex issues and identify clear, objective solutions
Capability to effectively build network across global stakeholders; ability to influence
Experience in strategic large-scale initiatives or transformation programs such as business sale conversions, scaling up newer/existing business, payments modernization
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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2025 (1954)
2024 (1685)
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2020 (1572)
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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