Asset & Wealth Management, Sustainability & Impact, Value Creation, Associate - New York New Yo[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Associate to join their Sustainability & Impact team in New York. This role focuses on driving sustainability initiatives and developing value creation tools that enhance portfolio companies' performance. You will collaborate with various teams, manage sustainability content, and assess the financial impact of sustainability improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of asset management while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about sustainability and value creation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Family Care

On-site Amenities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in banking, investing, or management consulting.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop sustainability content for portfolio companies.
• Measure effectiveness of sustainability initiatives and report progress.

Skills

Banking

Management Consulting

Sustainability Strategies

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management, Sustainability & Impact, Value Creation, Associate - New York location_on New York, New York, United States

Opportunity Overview

sitemap_outline CORPORATE TITLE Associate | language OFFICE LOCATION(S) New York | assignment JOB FUNCTION Product Management | account_balance DIVISION Asset & Wealth Management | monetization_on SALARY RANGE USD 100,000 - 160,000

Asset & Wealth Management: Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision. We provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.

Role Overview

• This role is part of the Sustainability & Impact team (S&I) and reports to the COO, Head of Sustainability & Impact (Americas). It focuses on supporting the team’s approach to value creation, including managing the Sustainability Optimization Center of Excellence within the Value Accelerator (VA) and conducting research to identify sustainability levers for risk management and value creation throughout the investment lifecycle.
• The VA is a platform partnering with portfolio companies to build enduring businesses and create value by leveraging Goldman Sachs' network and resources. It has six Centers of Excellence, including Sustainability Optimization, which is the focus of this role.
• The Associate will collaborate with the S&I team, deal teams, the VA team, external vendors, and advisors to drive sustainability initiatives and develop new value creation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify value creation supports and develop sustainability content for portfolio companies, including prioritizing topics, creating technical content, and managing project workplans.
• Build and manage the advisor network, onboard consultants, and create content with technical experts.
• Enable portfolio companies to engage with the VA and each other through community management, content translation into self-service tools, event facilitation, website updates, and resource distribution strategies.
• Measure the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives, collect feedback, document case studies, develop financial impact methodologies, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Assist deal teams in integrating sustainability into value creation plans, tracking relevant KPIs, and creating technical content from investment perspectives.
• Support strategy development and communication, including research, thought leadership, KPI tracking, leadership presentations, and client materials.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-5 years of experience in banking, investing, management consulting, or developing sustainability strategies at a corporate level.
• Strong organizational, writing, and presentation skills.
• Analytical skills, including assessing financial ROI of sustainability improvements.
• Professional maturity, familiarity with management tools, and understanding of how sustainable practices drive value.
• Experience with ESG KPIs/metrics is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and awareness of business intelligence tools.
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; MBA is a plus.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this position in New York is $100,000 to $160,000, with potential discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness programs, retirement planning, paid time off, family care, and on-site amenities where available. For more details, see the full benefits overview.