Asset & Wealth Management, Alternative Investment Platform, Private Secondaries Group, Associate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Associate will help grow and evolve the Private Secondaries Group (PSG) within Goldman Sachs’ Alternative Investment Platform. The role is responsible for executing and managing complex secondary transactions and private-asset liquidity events across the PSG platform, coordinating deal teams and support functions to help transactions proceed from launch through closing. The Associate will also contribute to designing, optimizing, and scaling the business. This includes developing and improving processes, enhancing platform infrastructure, and driving strategic initiatives that support growth, operational excellence, and the client experience. The Alternative Investment Platform is a global team of more than 100 alternative investment professionals across 13 offices. It oversees approximately $200 billion in assets under supervision and serves institutions, foundations, family offices, and high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals for Goldman Sachs Wealth Management. PSG advises clients on liquidity, portfolio optimization, and secondary investment opportunities, and executes transactions involving private fund interests, direct company exposures, structured liquidity solutions, and Goldman Sachs-sponsored investment vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
At least 3 years of experience in financial services.
Proven experience managing complex operational workflows, deal closings, or settlement processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to act as a bridge between deal teams and support teams.
Strong project management skills, an efficiency-focused mindset, and the ability to balance complex timelines.
High attention to detail, strong risk awareness, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships across global functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operations, transaction management, middle office, or deal execution roles within wealth management, asset management, or private investing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the execution and closing of secondary transactions, including quarterly auctions, LP-led sales, GP-led liquidity events, and strategic platform transactions.
Coordinate with Deal Teams, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and Technology to facilitate transaction execution and resolve issues.
Help design and improve workflows, controls, and operating procedures to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business growth.
Coordinate with internal teams, fund managers, custodians, transfer agents, and other external partners throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Support adherence to regulatory requirements, firm policies, and risk management standards across transactions.
Partner with senior leadership, Technology, and external vendors to enhance the infrastructure and operating model supporting the PSG platform.
Drive key business and platform initiatives that support scalability, operational excellence, and client experience.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and technology-enabled solutions.
Assist senior leadership in evaluating processes, capabilities, and strategic opportunities to shape the continued evolution of the Private Secondaries Group.