Description 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. Responsibilities Manage Compliance input for regular and ad-hoc regulatory audits Create Management Reporting for the Executive and Supervisory Boards Draft and maintain policies and procedures relating to WpHG Compliance requirements Manage key Compliance controls in line with BaFin requirements (in particular MaComp, MaRisk) Coordinate audit input and related controls (across the branches) Monitor for and coordinate the implementation of new regulations Support with the annual Risk Assessment Experience/Skills University degree 5 years' Compliance experience relating to investment services. Strong knowledge of the European regulatory environment and of BaFin rules covered in the German WpHG audits is key (e.g. MiFID2, MAR, MaComp etc.) Any knowledge of other local regulatory regimes (in Europe or globally) is an advantage Good interpersonal skills and effective written/oral communication skills. Detail-oriented with ability to multitask, organize and prioritize Fluency in English and German is a prerequisite 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 opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.