Asset & Wealth Management, COO, Analyst - New York
Goldman Sachs · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Drive strategic initiatives within sales organization.
- Oversee financial and non-financial goals.
- Execute operating initiatives and growth plans.
- Measure team efficacy and evaluate initiatives.
- Enhance business processes for efficiency and risk.
About the role
About Asset & Wealth Management
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 $3 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.
Your Impact
The Management and Strategy team within the Client Solutions Group (CSG) is responsible for leading the execution of key strategic initiatives within the sales organization, working with stakeholders across sales, investing, and our operating platform.
The team oversees our progress toward our financial and non-financial goals; works directly with leadership to execute on our operating initiatives and projects growth plans for the business; and sets the talent management philosophy of the team. In addition to working with leadership in the Client Solutions Group, the team partners closely with AWM Leadership, Investing, Operations and Engineering, the Executive Office, Legal and Compliance, and HCM. The team’s success is ultimately measured on our ability to metric our teams, evaluate the efficacy of our initiatives, create and lead programs that drive incremental commercial progress, and give our people the tools they can leverage to succeed with our clients and in their careers.
Principal Responsibilities
- Drive and elevate the strategic direction of our metrics program used to measure the efficacy of our sales teams and initiatives
- Execute on our operating initiatives for the business
- Create and drive analyses on our competitors as well as our relative strengths and areas for improvement
- Liaise with senior leadership across all Sales verticals to ensure we are constantly enhancing communication, prioritization, elevating issues, and prosecuting opportunities
- Proactively suggest to leadership new ways to further enhance our business
- Evaluate and enhance business processes to drive efficiency and risk management
- Develop and manage annual budgeting across teams, identify opportunities to optimize spend, and evaluate ROI.
- Direct strategic organizational design, leveraging headcount modelling and gap analysis to align talent acquisition with long-term business objectives.
- Financial modelling in partnership with Finance and business
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
- 1-2 years of prior work experience
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
- High degree of intellectual curiosity on the industry, our clients and our competitors
- Collaborative team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to multi-task, with an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
- Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint
- Prior investment banking or asset management experience is an asset
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Competitive Analysis
- Budget Management
- Organizational Design
- Talent Management
- Data Analysis
- Excel Proficiency
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Asset Management
- Wealth Management
- COO
- Analyst
- Goldman Sachs
- Strategy
- Financial Analysis
- Business Operations
- Sales Strategy
- Investment Banking
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Quantitative Analysis
- Problem Solving
- New York
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and any investment banking/asset management experience.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize 1-2 years of work experience, especially in fast-paced environments requiring multitasking.
- Demonstrate core competencies: Prepare to discuss your advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and strategic thinking abilities.
- Understand Goldman Sachs: Research their Asset & Wealth Management division, client solutions group, and company values to align your application.
- Network and engage: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the team and culture.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst at Goldman Sachs?
- The Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst will drive strategic initiatives within the sales organization, oversee financial and non-financial goals, execute operating initiatives, analyze competitors, enhance business processes, manage budgets, and contribute to organizational design and financial modeling.
- What skills are essential for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst role at Goldman Sachs?
- Essential skills include strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, high intellectual curiosity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Prior investment banking or asset management experience is a plus.
- How many years of experience are required for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst position?
- The position requires 1-2 years of prior work experience. This experience should ideally demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- What is the typical career path for an Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst at Goldman Sachs?
- As an Analyst, you'll gain exposure to strategic initiatives, sales operations, and financial analysis within a leading asset management firm. Career progression can lead to more senior roles in strategy, operations, or management within the Client Solutions Group or broader Asset & Wealth Management division.
- What is the salary range for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst in New York?
- The expected base salary for this New York-based position is between $85,000 and $110,000 annually. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus at fiscal year-end.
- Does Goldman Sachs offer benefits for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst role?
- Yes, Goldman Sachs offers competitive benefits and wellness offerings generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week.
- What is the work environment like for the Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst at Goldman Sachs?
- The role is part of the Management and Strategy team within the Client Solutions Group, working closely with sales, investing, operations, and leadership. It's a collaborative environment focused on executing strategic initiatives and driving business growth.
- How important is financial modeling experience for this Asset & Wealth Management COO Analyst role?
- Financial modeling experience is highly valued and explicitly mentioned as a responsibility, often performed in partnership with Finance and business teams. Demonstrating proficiency in financial modeling will strengthen your application.