Global Investment Research, Equity Research Management, Associate

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

5h•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research. The Americas Equity Research Management team is seeking an Associate to support Senior Management across a range of activities to ensure that the organization functions effectively. The candidate will assist the leadership team manage day to day operational tasks and priorities to inform the Senior Management decision-making to improve and grow the organization. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to manage commercial initiatives and implement process improvements across the department.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at an investment bank, consulting firm, asset manager, or in a corporate strategy role
Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, economics or a related field
Basic understanding of Equity Research & the markets with a desire to build in-depth expertise
Experience in people or project management ideally in professional development/staffing
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong judgment, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels (entry level analysts to partners)
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and adapt to a dynamic and changing organization
Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn about public markets
A detail-oriented self-starter with a willingness to execute on various projects
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage processes at scale
Ability to take ownership and independently leverage all resources made available to execute effectively and efficiently
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining a longer-term, strategic focus

Responsibilities

Work directly with and support the equity leadership team to manage the business and focus on key initiatives (both idea generation and execution) to drive growth
Assist with business initiatives, senior management presentations, regulatory requests and responses to market events
Aid in departmental strategic decision making and planning
Maintain departmental data files and track/pull KPIs on a monthly and quarterly basis (incl. capital markets support)
Contribute to recurring business reviews & reporting to update senior leadership on all key initiatives
Participate in Investment Review Committee discussions and Conviction List meetings and help generate investment ideas
Aid in expense management for the department: identify and drive cost management / reduction initiatives and the cost monitoring process
Analyze processes to identify automation, risk mitigation, and process improvement opportunities
Managing all internal communications on behalf of Senior Management / Global organization, such as department updates, regular postings, speaking points, etc.
Communicate and collaborate closely with global stakeholders across the firm
Lead campus recruiting, lateral recruiting, and internship programs in coordination with HCM
Partner with hiring managers to define needs, build robust talent pipelines, and shape hiring strategies
Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with high-potential candidates, fostering genuine connections and understanding their motivations and career aspirations
Professional development and management of juniors: work closely Business Unit Leaders to ensure that analysts receive timely and required development opportunities
Management, hiring and staffing coordination of administrative assistants