Asset & Wealth Management, Public Investing, Performance Strategy, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is looking for an Associate in Public Investing, based in New York, NY. The role involves supporting performance monitoring and strategy across Public Investing, working closely with various stakeholders, and preparing performance-related materials for senior management.

Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, along with strong quantitative and data analysis skills. The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $160,000, and eligibility for a discretionary bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support performance monitoring and strategy across the Public Investing complex.
• Prepare performance-related materials for senior management and fund boards.
• Contribute to projects that enhance the performance monitoring process.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) is the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs, bringing together traditional and alternative investment capabilities to help clients pursue their long‑term goals. Acting as a fiduciary, AWM invests on behalf of a broad range of clients, including pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals. With approximately $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision, AWM combines global scale with a culture grounded in partnership, client service, integrity and excellence.

Public Investing

The Public Investing team focuses on public markets across asset classes, including equities (both quantitative and fundamental strategies), fixed income and multi‑asset allocation.

Performance Strategy Team

The Performance Strategy team within Public Investing serves as a resource for the leadership of the Public Investing organization, focusing on investment performance, investment process and strategic projects. The team works closely with investors, client teams and senior stakeholders, sitting at the intersection of many parts of the investing organization.

Role Responsibilities

The Associate will support performance monitoring and strategy across the Public Investing complex. Responsibilities include reviewing fund performance, identifying exceptions, analysing attribution and portfolio activity, and coordinating follow‑ups with relevant stakeholders.

The individual will help prepare performance‑related materials for senior management, fund boards, key stakeholders and other relevant governance forums globally. The role requires clear communication, strong attention to detail and the ability to turn performance data into useful insights for decision‑makers.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to projects that enhance the performance monitoring process, developing and testing upgrades in collaboration with the engineering team, expanding competitive analysis, comparing outcomes to client expectations, evaluating the quality of returns and broadening the team’s coverage. The Associate will be expected to identify process improvements and help strengthen the team’s overall operating model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated interest in markets through relevant work experience, CFA progress, or coursework
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to be organized, detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities while also thinking strategically about the broader business context
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong project management and relationship‑building skills
• Curious, creative, able to think on their feet and motivated by the opportunity to work in a high‑impact role that connects investment performance, governance and business strategy

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States‑based position is $100,000–$160,000. 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 part of a strong overall employee experience.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.