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The Vice President within the Alternative Investment Oversight (AIO) team is a senior operational role responsible for managing capital call processes across XIG strategies, leading the identification and resolution of complex operational risk events, and serving as the primary Operations liaison across Controllers, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Payments, and Investment teams. The individual oversees governance and regulatory readiness, supports operational execution for new fund launches and full product lifecycle management, and sets execution standards for documentation quality, incident handling, and stakeholder communication across the broader team. The role requires translating complex operational issues into clear, decision‑ready summaries for senior stakeholders while driving operational efficiency and scalability.

• Oversee team responsible for alternative investment transaction booking and payment approvals.
• Serve as an escalation contact to provide guidance for issue resolution.
• Coach and mentor junior employees to realize their full potential.
• Approve investment bookings for private equity funds and perform review functionalities.
• Approve expense payments across multiple alternative investment asset classes including private equity and direct hedge funds.
• Oversight of reporting requirements to Senior Management and to AIMS Business.
• Work closely with other teams, including Valuation Oversight Team, Product Services, Operations, Engineering, and Trading oversight.
• Work closely with fund administrators and auditors.
• Own execution of capital calls across XIG strategies, including issuance, historical true‑ups, reallocations, and program wind‑downs.
• Act as the senior escalation point for cash breaks and corrections.
• Coordinate with Controllers, Payments, custodians, and agents to ensure accurate cash movement and resolution.
• Identification, escalation, and resolution of complex operational risk events across the AIO function.
• Prepare senior‑level incident documentation, impact assessments, and remediation narratives to an audit‑ready standard.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective action planning in partnership with Risk, Compliance, and Operations leadership.
• Serve as the primary XIG Operations liaison across Controllers, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Payments, and Investment teams.
• Represent Operations in senior leadership forums, working groups, and executive discussions.
• Translate complex operational issues into clear, decision‑ready summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee operational governance obligations including controls assessments, certifications, and regulatory deliverables.
• Support operational readiness for new fund launches, restructurings, and complex transactions across the full product lifecycle.
• Set execution standards for documentation quality, incident handling, and stakeholder communication across the team.
• Provide review, guidance, and judgment on complex outputs produced by junior team members and drive operational efficiency and scalability.

• Demonstrated experience across alternative investment products, private fund structures, and end‑to‑end process management.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in financial services or asset management operations.
• Strong industry knowledge with a solid foundation in accounting principles and proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and review, with a preference for familiarity with USGAAP and IFRS reporting standards.

• Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, client relationship, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Self‑starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind‑set.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach and develop junior team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across multiple divisions and stakeholder groups.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills, particularly in escalation and risk scenarios.
• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and driving operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment products and operational workflows.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present clear, concise summaries to senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational risk management and controls.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Goldman Sachs is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Healthcare & Medical Insurance, competitive vacation policies, financial wellness & retirement options, health services, fitness incentives, and child and family care support are core components of the benefit package.