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.
Global Banking & Markets Compliance (Public and Private) is responsible for comprehensively identifying and managing the regulatory, legal, and reputational risks of GBM Public.
Job Summary:
The Core Programs team within GBM Public Compliance oversees the integrated Compliance Program for GBM globally. This includes the periodic Compliance Risk Assessment of GBM, GBM regulatory change management program, governance of GBM Compliance Policies and Procedures, Firmwide Designated Market Activity Risk Assessment, and implementation of strategic initiatives. We are looking for a team member to support the identification, assessment, management, monitoring and reporting of regulatory changes across GBM Compliance while serving as a key participant in the redesign and implementation of the future state regulatory change management program for GBM Public and Private. At times, the role will require navigating and problem solving across multiple teams and stakeholders bearing in mind timelines and a senior audience.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Support execution of the Regulatory Change Management (RCM) framework, including regulatory applicability assessment, impact analysis, and end-to-end tracking of implementation
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and business stakeholders to assess regulatory impacts and coordinate implementation of action plans
- Perform data-driven analysis to identify risk themes, gaps, and emerging issues, contributing to senior management reporting
- Support execution of the Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA), including control evaluation, documentation, and integration of new assessment units into the framework
- Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, and reporting in Excel, and create PowerPoint presentations for senior management to communicate key insights and progress
- Assist in the development and enhancement of RCM and CRA frameworks, processes, and supporting technology platforms (e.g., CUBE)
- Support delivery of strategic compliance initiatives and broader program enhancements
- Manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables
- Proactively identify, escalate, and help resolve risks, issues, and dependencies
- Collaborate across global teams and contribute to firmwide projects, working groups, and ad hoc initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience or exposure to Compliance Risk Assessment, Issue Management, or Regulatory Change processes
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and governance processes
- Strong Excel skills, including ability to analyze large datasets and develop reporting
- Strong PowerPoint skills, with experience developing executive-level presentations that synthesize complex data into clear, structured messaging
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across levels and functions
- Ability to analyze processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Demonstrated curiosity, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt to change and operate effectively in evolving regulatory environments
- Experience supporting reporting for senior management
- Line Compliance experience good to have
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