Asset & Wealth Management, External Investing Group (XIG), Imprint - Private Equity Manager Sel[...]

The Goldman Sachs Group; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading asset manager as part of the External Investing Group, focusing on impact private equity. This role involves sourcing, due diligence, and relationship management in private markets, emphasizing investment and impact analysis. Collaborate with a diverse team to drive sustainable success and client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in private markets manager selection and 10 years in investment roles.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing investment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing and due diligence of impact private equity funds.
• Build and maintain relationships with key market players.
• Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management offers the opportunity to help clients worldwide realize their potential while discovering your own. As part of a leading asset manager with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you will participate in exciting investment opportunities, collaborate with talented colleagues across all asset classes, and build meaningful client relationships. Our culture values integrity and transparency, and we are passionate about our craft, our clients, and sustainable success. We combine traditional and alternative investments to provide clients with dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. We serve pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.

External Investing Group (XIG)

XIG offers investment and advisory solutions across hedge funds, private credit, private equity, real estate, public equity, fixed income, and ESG strategies. We manage globally diversified programs, sector-specific strategies, customized portfolios, and advisory services. Our investors access opportunities through fund commitments, fund-of-funds, strategic partnerships, co-investments, secondary-market investments, and seed-capital investments. With over 400 professionals across 13 offices worldwide, XIG provides manager diligence, portfolio construction, risk management, and liquidity solutions, leveraging Goldman Sachs' market insights and risk expertise. We serve sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, investing or advising on over $400 billion in assets. We value diversity of thought, with team members from varied backgrounds and experiences.

XIG Imprint

XIG Imprint is the dedicated impact investment vertical focusing on manager selection and co-investments in private markets, including private equity, real assets, and private credit. It applies a thesis-driven approach based on primary research in climate transition and inclusive growth themes. Imprint manages $9 billion in assets and has 12 investment professionals across three offices. Founded in 2008 and acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2015, Imprint reflects the firm's commitment to ESG and impact investing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct sourcing and due diligence of impact private equity funds across buyout, growth, and venture capital for fund of funds, separate accounts, and advisory mandates
• Build and maintain relationships with key market players in impact private markets
• Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee through written and oral reports, emphasizing investment and impact analysis
• Coordinate investment execution, working closely with internal and external parties
• Monitor performance and risk of existing investments
• Perform industry research to support sourcing, diligence, and monitoring
• Provide portfolio updates and investment views to XIG clients

Experience & Skills:

• At least 5 years in private markets manager selection and 10 years in investment roles
• Experience with various private equity strategies (venture, growth, buyout) preferred
• Strong analytical skills for assessing investment opportunities
• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills for recommendations to the Investment Committee
• Effective time, people, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global team
• Demonstrated interest in impact investing