Goldman Sachs seeks a bank regulatory attorney to join the Bank Regulatory and Deposits Legal team, which supports the firm globally from a U.S. bank regulatory perspective and advises our U.S. deposits businesses. The attorney will have the opportunity to engage stakeholders across the firm on a variety of bank regulatory issues and will, among other responsibilities:

• provide legal, regulatory, and reputational advice to businesses worldwide on U.S. bank regulatory matters, including matters arising from both day-to-day activity and new initiatives;
• support management of the firm’s U.S. bank subsidiary in understanding and meeting regulatory obligations;
• prepare and manage regulatory applications and advise businesses and control functions on regulatory reporting requirements;
• review and uplift firm policies relating to banking laws;
• monitor regulatory developments, including proposed regulations and legislation and court decisions, evaluate impact on businesses, and provide updates and education to internal stakeholders; and
• participate in industry group meetings and provide input on comment letters and other advocacy efforts.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• 3 or more years of related legal experience at a reputable law firm, in house, or at a government agency, and NY bar membership in good standing or the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status.
• Bank regulatory legal experience is preferred; alternatively, applicants with experience in businesses of a global financial institution and a strong interest in developing bank regulatory expertise will also be considered.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, collaborate effectively with stakeholders throughout the firm, including senior leadership, work well in high-pressure situations, juggle priorities, and manage external counsel.
• A quick learner and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances and new areas.
• Excellent judgment and ability to carefully assess risk and to rigorously scrutinize mitigants.