Goldman Sachs
Asset & Wealth Management Operations-New York-Associate-Fund Services
Job Description

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading, and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation.

The Global Fund Services team is part of our Asset & Wealth Management business, responsible for managing GSAM fund life-cycle events and special projects, including new product launch implementation, fund restructures and rationalization, mergers and acquisitions. The Team interacts very closely with the Funds’ external service providers (including Custodian and Fund Administrators) as well as internal support teams (e.g. legal, compliance, controllers, etc.) responsible with setup, operation and oversight of the Funds. The position allows the candidate to interact with a wide range of internal and external teams and be involved in a diverse range of tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is a strong performer who is fluent in the asset management industry and who can focus on business issues and related resolutions.

Core components of the role include but are not limited to: 

Project manage the fund launch process for new investment products and distribution opportunities Oversee change events, restructures and terminations through the lifecycle of our fundsUplift strategic workflow infrastructure to bring additional control to launch and change eventsServe as central point of contact for fund inquiry resolution Provide risk oversight for nuanced support models for funds on the platform Schedule meetings, curate agendas and organize weekly working group discussionsParticipate in product design and developmentEvaluate new business/products/markets and collaborate across teams to represent and drive work streamsAbility to operate independently and effectively drive multiple initiativesDetail oriented with the ability to quickly identify and learn pertinent information across wide range of products

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with relevant industry experienceExcellent writing, communication and presentation skills; must be confident in interacting with all levels of employees and navigating a global organizationAbility to work independently multitask and prioritize work under tight deadlinesIntellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic and commitment to a superior work productAbility to cultivate effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholdersForward thinking, with the ability to assert new ideas and follow them throughSelf-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability of projectsStrong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing prioritiesExplore solutions that leverage business intelligence, low code automation, industry utilities, and external vendor solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant work experience of 1-3 yearsAbility to prioritize work in a fast-paced environmentFund experience is not required, would be an advantageKnowledge of fund products (i.e., mutual funds) and regulatory environments would be beneficial

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $80000-$135000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

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 .
New York, NY