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

Goldman Sachs (lateral); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate for the Private Secondaries Group to execute and manage complex secondary transactions and asset liquidity events across the PSG platform. You will coordinate with Operations, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and Technology to ensure smooth launch through closing.

The role requires strong collaboration, process optimization, and a proactive approach to scaling the platform for growth and innovation within a global wealth management context.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher.
• 3+ years in financial services, with operations, transaction management, middle office, or deal execution focus.
• Proven track record managing complex workflows, closings, or settlement processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and risk awareness in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently across global functions.

Responsibilities

• Deal Execution & Business Operations: support execution and closing of secondary transactions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: partner across deal teams, operations, legal, compliance and tech.
• Process Enhancement: redesign workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Stakeholder Management: coordinate with fund managers, custodians and external partners.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: assist in regulatory adherence and risk standards.
• Platform Scaling: collaborate to enhance infrastructure and operating model for PSG.
• Strategic Initiatives: drive initiatives for scalability and client experience.
• Automation & Innovation: identify automation opportunities to improve execution.

Skills

Financial services

Operations management

Deal execution

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About Alternative Investment Platform (AIP)

The Alternative Investment Platform is a global team comprised of 100+ alternative investment professionals across 13 offices, including New York, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Albany, Zurich, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Bengaluru, Shanghai, and Singapore. The team is responsible for ~$200B in AUS, serving institutions, foundations, family offices, high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals for Goldman Sachs Wealth Management. AIP, one of the leading allocators globally, includes the Alternative Capital Markets business, focused on curating a best-in-class alternatives platform and client experience across Goldman Sachs managed and externally managed strategies. The team curates investment opportunities for clients across the alternatives landscape, advises on building alternatives portfolios, and manages discretionary portfolios through our Alternatives Portfolio Services (APS) platform. Additionally, AIP includes our Private Company Investments (PCI) team and Private Secondaries Group (PSG).

Role Overview

This Associate role offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and evolution of the Private Secondaries Group. This individual will be responsible for executing and managing complex secondary transactions and private asset liquidity events across the PSG platform. Acting as a central coordinator across deal teams and key support functions, including Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Technology, this individual will help ensure seamless transaction execution from launch through closing. In addition, the role offers significant opportunity to contribute to the design, optimization, and scaling of the business by developing new processes, enhancing platform infrastructure, and driving strategic initiatives that support continued growth and innovation across the Private Secondaries Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Deal Execution & Business Operations

• Transaction Execution: Support the execution and closing of secondary transactions, including quarterly auctions, LP-led sales, GP-led liquidity events, and strategic platform transactions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner across Deal Teams, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and Technology to facilitate seamless transaction execution and issue resolution.
• Process Enhancement: Help design and improve workflows, controls, and operating procedures to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business growth.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with internal teams, fund managers, custodians, transfer agents, and other external partners throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Support adherence to regulatory requirements, firm policies, and risk management standards across all transactions.
• Platform Scaling: Partner with senior leadership, Technology, and external vendors to enhance the infrastructure and operating model supporting the PSG platform.
• Strategic Initiatives: Drive execution of key business and platform initiatives that support scalability, operational excellence, and client experience.
• Automation & Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and technology-enabled solutions to improve execution and support growth.
• Business Management Support: Assist senior leadership in evaluating new processes, capabilities, and strategic opportunities to help shape the continued evolution of the Private Secondary Group.

Platform Development & Strategic Growth

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree or higher.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services, with a strong preference for operations, transaction management, middle office, or deal execution roles within wealth/asset management or private investing.
• Proven track record of managing complex operational workflows, deal closings, or settlement processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to act as a bridge between deal teams and support teams.
• Strong project management skills with an efficiency-focused mindset and the ability to balance complex timelines.
• High attention to detail, strong risk awareness, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong collaborative ties across global functions.

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