Asset & Wealth Management, Public Investing, Performance Strategy, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

60d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Investing team is part of the asset management business and focuses on public markets across asset classes. The organization includes investment teams across equities (both quantitative and fundamental strategies), fixed income and multi-asset allocation. The Performance Strategy team within Public Investing serves as a resource for the leadership of the Public Investing organization, with a focus on investment performance, investment process and strategic projects. The team works closely with investors, client teams and senior stakeholders, sitting at the intersection of many parts of the investing organization. This role offers a broad view of public markets and a unique opportunity to learn across asset classes, follow market developments, build relationships with investment professionals and contribute to projects that add value across the business. This is an opportunity for a motivated candidate to gain exposure to senior investment leadership, deepen their understanding of public markets and contribute to high-impact work across a global platform.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
Demonstrated interest in markets through relevant work experience, CFA progress, or coursework
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to be organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities while also thinking strategically about the broader business context
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong project management and relationships building skills
Curious, creative, able to think on their feet and motivated by the opportunity to work in a high-impact role that connects investment performance, governance and business strategy

Responsibilities

Support performance monitoring and strategy across the Public Investing complex.
Review fund performance, identify exceptions, analyze attribution and portfolio activity, and coordinate follow-ups with relevant stakeholders.
Prepare performance-related materials for senior management, fund boards, key stakeholders and other relevant governance forums globally.
Contribute to projects that enhance the performance monitoring process, including developing and testing upgrades in collaboration with the engineering team, expanding competitive analysis, comparing outcomes to client expectations, evaluating the quality of returns and broadening the team’s coverage.
Identify process improvements and help strengthen the team’s overall operating model.