Asset & Wealth Management, External Investing Group, Venture Secondary Team, Investment Associate

Goldman Sachs • San Francisco, CA

2d • $100,000 - $170,000

About The Position

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.
External Investing Group (XIG)
The External Investing Group (XIG) is responsible for identifying, researching and selecting leading third-party investment managers. The group provides investors with advisory and investment solutions across leading private equity funds, co-investment strategies, secondaries, hedge fund managers, GP stakes, real estate managers, public equity and fixed income strategies. With over 350 professionals across 11 offices globally, XIG helps institutional and individual investors with their program design, manager diligence, portfolio construction and risk management.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
We are seeking an intellectually curious Associate to join our growing investment team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments throughout the entire deal process. The role also includes involvement in operational initiatives, adopting internal AI technology, and supporting fundraising efforts. Associates take on substantial responsibility and are a crucial component to the deal teams and investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with a outstanding academic track record
• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, growth equity, or investments
• Adaptive team player with collaborative working style, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective communication
• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Proactive attitude with flexibility to take on special projects
• Curious and open mind for technology trends, products, and business models across multiple segments
• Passion for understanding venture capital and technology from an investment, legal, and operational perspective

Responsibilities

• Create financial analyses, models, and internal memos to evaluate potential investments
• Drive due diligence processes for direct and fund investments
• Understand market trends and develop industry perspectives through research and market sector reports
• Assist in proactively sourcing new investment opportunities
• Analyze, monitor, and manage current portfolio holdings
• Represent the firm at annual meetings, investor conferences, and industry events to build relationships
• Assist in various operational activities, testing/adopting internal AI technology, and fundraising endeavors

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. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

What This Job Offers

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