Strategic Associate, Executive Office & Talent

Candidate Experience Site - Lateral; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in the Executive Office, based in New York, NY, to translate the division's people strategy and operating priorities into measurable outcomes while driving high-impact initiatives for the Office of the COO. The role requires strong analytical and operational thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships across levels, teams, and regions.

You will structure ambiguous problems, develop data-driven recommendations, and manage multiple

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

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

Skills

Structured problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity & discretion

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in the Executive Office, based in New York, NY, to translate the division's people strategy and operating priorities into measurable outcomes while driving high-impact initiatives for the Office of the COO. The role requires strong analytical and operational thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships across levels, teams, and regions.

You will structure ambiguous problems, develop data-driven recommendations, and manage multiple