Asset & Wealth Management, Client Solutions Group, Institutional Sales Support, Insurance, Associate

Goldman Sachs • New York, NY

6d • $100,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Are you a motivated, quick-thinking, collaborative individual with a passion for
asset management, looking for the opportunity to grow relationships with an
existing client base and support a fast-paced team?
We are seeking a driven
professional with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a
dynamic environment. Working alongside our Institutional coverage team for the
Americas, this individual will partner with investment and product specialist
teams across both public and private markets to manage, enhance and develop
client relationships.

OUR IMPACT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading investment managers
and provides institutional and individual investors with investment and advisory
solutions, with strategies spanning asset classes, industries, and geographies.
We help our clients navigate today’s dynamic markets and identify the
opportunities that shape their portfolios and long-term investment goals. We
extend these global capabilities to the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign
wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, financial institutions,
endowments, foundations, individuals and family offices.

The Institutional coverage team is responsible for building deep relationships
and finding client solutions covering a broad spectrum of strategies, including
private debt, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, hedge funds, equities
and fixed income. In addition, the team collaborates with clients by providing
thought leadership on relevant topics, including asset allocation and portfolio
risk analysis.

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience at an asset management firm or other financial services organization
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in business or finance-related studies
• Basic knowledge of, and passion for, asset management and capital markets
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and excellent follow-through
• Positive attitude and strong, proactive work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to build trust and confidence of colleagues, strengthen relationships through ongoing dialogue and interactions, and collaborate well with others internally to meet client needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment, including with colleagues based in different regional offices
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Series 7 and 63 licensed or obtained within three months of joining

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior team members to manage, enhance, and develop existing client relationships
• Work with senior team members to ensure all recurring and bespoke client requests are met on a timely basis
• Work closely with senior team members to execute new business development efforts by coordinating prospect pitches, presentations, and identifying new business opportunities
• Respond to information requests from various sources including clients, prospects and consultants. These requests include, but are not limited to: Requests for proposals (RFPs), consultant questionnaires, audit requests, and ad-hoc and recurring client inquiries
• Build and manage an industry knowledge base by researching new business opportunities and staying current on industry publications and newspapers, client websites, conference materials, consultant and other databases, etc.
• Work with senior team members to develop and execute a strategic plan for each client, outlining cross-selling opportunities, a service plan, and specific deliverables
• Assist with the coordination of all client account maintenance items (e.g., account updates, guideline changes, client organizational changes, etc.)
• Work with Portfolio / Product Manager(s) to prepare and review materials for portfolio review meetings
• Identify and escalate any sensitive client issues to senior team members; coordinate a timely response to the client
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across the business, including Portfolio Managers, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Technology with a common goal of ensuring clients’ needs are met

Benefits

• Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level