Executive Office, Divisional Management, Associate, New York

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

Job summary

Goldman Sachs seeks a highly motivated associate in the Executive Office to translate the division’s people strategy and operating priorities into measurable outcomes, while independently driving high-impact initiatives for the COO. This role demands a strong analytical mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships across levels, teams and regions.

The associate will structure ambiguous problems, use data to develop recommendations, and manage multiple workstreams from planning

Qualifications

• Structure ambiguous problems and manage multiple workstreams with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills using data to develop insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for junior and senior audiences.
• Ability to build relationships and drive cross-functional initiatives in a complex org.
• Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders on divisional priorities and practical solutions.
• Drive people and talent initiatives to strengthen engagement and development.
• Independently manage key divisional programs from planning through execution.
• Shape operating model and talent experience for administrative populations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and regional stakeholders on talent priorities.
• Advance leadership priorities with recommendations and executive materials.
• Improve recurring divisional processes; use data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare clear executive communications and presentations for senior audiences.

Skills

Ambiguity structuring

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain informed about the firm’s evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firm’s social and sustainability agendas.

Embedded in everything we do, risk management is key to effectively identifying, monitoring, and anticipating the diverse set of risks the division faces as it engages with external constituencies.

YOUR IMPACT

The Executive Office is seeking a highly motivated associate to help translate the division's people strategy and operating priorities into measurable outcomes, while independently driving high-impact initiatives on behalf of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

This role requires a strong analytical and operational mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships across levels, teams, and regions. The associate will structure ambiguous problems, use quantitative and qualitative information to develop recommendations, and take ownership of multiple workstreams from planning through execution. Success requires high standards, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver a positive and consistent employee experience while improving how the division operates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders on divisional priorities, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions
• Drive people and talent initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, development, connectivity, and recognition, and assess outcomes to inform future priorities
• Independently manage key divisional programs and events from planning through execution, aligning stakeholders, communications, materials, logistics, and measures of success
• Help shape and manage the operating model and talent experience for the division’s administrative population, including hiring, onboarding, training, coverage coordination, communications, and resource development
• Partner with cross-functional and regional stakeholders to advance talent priorities, AI adoption, training opportunities, operating-model enhancements, and process improvements
• Advance leadership priorities by synthesizing information, developing recommendations and executive materials, and driving decisions, actions, and follow-through
• Oversee and improve recurring divisional operating processes, including organizational reporting, open roles, systems access, physical space planning, third-party management, and expense-related matters; use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare clear, concise executive communications, reports, briefings, and presentations that synthesize quantitative and qualitative information for senior audiences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, manage complex workstreams, and deliver with high attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using quantitative and qualitative data to develop insights and recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for senior audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive cross-functional initiatives in a complex organization
• Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion, with excellent judgment and resourcefulness
• Fluency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; 3–5 years of relevant experience

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $100000-$160000. 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 it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.