Asset & Wealth Management, Value Accelerator, Business Development and Community & Events Associate

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is a leading global investment manager that provides clients with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. Within GSAM, GS Growth Equity Investing (GS Growth) is the firm's later-stage venture capital/growth-stage investing business, having invested over $16 billion since 2003 in private software businesses. The Value Accelerator (VA) is the centralized operating platform within Asset Management responsible for driving value creation for private equity investing businesses. The VA partners with investing teams to support portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. This role specifically supports the internal Business Development and Community & Events core functions for GS Growth, focusing on strengthening executive communities through event planning and execution, and fostering connections with portfolio companies and strategic partners. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, people-oriented operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and have an excellent academic and professional record
Between 2-5 years of relevant experience in VC, community management or strategy consulting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and levels of seniority
Excellent organizational and project management skills and passion for connecting people
Strong communication and writing skills, and confidence in interacting with senior executives
A creative mindset, proactive nature, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Passionate and intellectually curious about technology, growth equity investing, and ecosystem building, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative

Responsibilities

Support ongoing engagement with portfolio CEOs, senior executives, operators, and ecosystem partners
Drive end‑to‑end execution of events and community strategy, including virtual and in-person gatherings
Support the ongoing evolution of the existing pillars of the business development platform and help launch an external BD community network
Assist with speaker coordination, agendas, briefing documents, and manage event timelines
Work with GS Growth constituents (investors, advisors, platform, etc.) to facilitate strategic and commercial introductions
Collaborate with GS colleagues to expand the enterprise network for greater portfolio reach and connectivity