Asset & Wealth Management, Client Solutions Group, Business Strategy & Finance, Vice President - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is seeking a highly motivated Vice President for the Business Strategy & Finance team within the Client Solutions Group. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, financial management, compensation design, analytics, and operational execution, and offers the opportunity to influence decisions across a major distribution business. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, helping drive growth initiatives, optimize business performance, enhance incentive structures, and support long-term planning across the Client Solutions Group. The role works closely with stakeholders across Asset & Wealth Management, Human Capital Management, Controllers, Sales Enablement, Technology, Finance, and Business Management. It is highly visible, with significant exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to shape the business's strategic direction, operating model, and performance framework.

Requirements

8–15 years of relevant experience in business strategy, finance, business management, compensation, consulting, COO functions, analytics, or related fields.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
Experience supporting senior leadership and influencing decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong understanding of financial analysis, business performance metrics, incentive structures, and organizational planning.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively to senior audiences.
Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of seniority.

Nice To Haves

Experience in asset management, wealth management, financial services, or other commercially driven businesses.
Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Qlik, or similar platforms.
Background in distribution strategy.
Background in business management or COO functions.
Background in compensation and incentive design.
Background in commercial finance.
Background in sales analytics and business intelligence.
Background in management consulting.
Background in corporate strategy and planning.
Background in financial planning and analysis.
Background in client or distribution leadership support functions.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives supporting business growth, advisor engagement, and commercial effectiveness.
Design, enhance, and operationalize compensation and incentive programs that align employee behaviors with business objectives and growth priorities.
Deliver analytical insights on sales performance, business trends, productivity metrics, and resource allocation.
Support annual strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, headcount planning, and business management processes.
Develop reporting, KPI frameworks, and management materials to inform key business decisions.
Integrate data strategy into the commissions program to increase transparency, scalability, and actionable insights for leadership and participants.
Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, scalability, and profitability.
Partner with Finance, HCM, Controllers, Sales Enablement, Technology, and Business Management teams to execute strategic projects and operating priorities.
Drive governance processes and business reviews to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and leadership priorities.
Assess industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments to inform business strategy and decision-making.
Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, data quality, and infrastructure enhancement.