Compliance, Global Banking & Markets-Public Compliance - Digital Assets, Vice President

In addition to providing Compliance coverage for the Digital Assets business, this role has a cross-divisional mandate coordinating Firmwide Compliance approaches to Goldman Sachs' blockchain and cryptocurrency efforts across a range of commercial areas of focus, including: capital markets activity using blockchain technology on GS DAP, crypto-linked trading products and content, using blockchain technology for the firm's collateral mobility, utilizing digital money solutions across transactions, and managing a portfolio of strategic investments in blockchain infrastructure companies. There is scope for this role to expand and specialize depending on candidate's skillset.

Responsibilities would include:

• Serve as a key control-side point of contact for Digital Assets Compliance-related matters in the US and as part of the global Digital Assets Compliance team focused on Compliance, regulatory and reputational risk of Digital Assets activity.
• Develop a deep understanding of various Digital Assets technologies to identify and assess novel risks related to Digital Assets activities.
• Understand cross-business and cross-regional risks and impact, providing creative Compliance solutions as well as developing Firmwide networks.
• Partner with other Teams to develop and/or enhance system controls, including surveillances and associated procedures and training relating to Digital Assets personnel and activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to understand their businesses in the Digital Assets space and leverage Compliance assets and colleagues to manage nascent and existing risks.
• Analyze new or amended laws, rules and regulations to formulate practical solutions to industry-wide issues through internal channels and Trade Associations in areas with novel and evolving regulatory framework subject to material regional divergence.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vice President or equivalent Level.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Compliance, preferably with some exposure to Digital Assets. Bachelor's degree, preferably in a financial and/or technical discipline or Legal background.
• Preferable to have good working knowledge of blockchain, DLT or Digital Assets or previous experience managing Risk and Compliance controls related to Digital Assets, including conducting risk assessments and development of controls.
• Inquisitive and proactive in identifying novel risks and proposing solutions. Innovative mindset, identifying areas of control enhancements and automation which have practical value.
• Ability to translate novel regulatory requirements into practical guidance and action plans for the firm, keep pace with changing and novel regulatory environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills with a focus on effective teamwork as part of a global team and ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across functions and regions. Ability to influence other stakeholders and effectively perform challenge function, evolving the status quo; continuously enhancing the control environment.
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex workflows and the ability to articulate issues to a diverse group of stakeholders via influential presentations, metrics, and reporting.
• Proven project and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously as an effective risk manager.