VP, Growth Strategy & Finance – Client Solutions Group

SRI Conference; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management in New York seeks a highly motivated strategic partner for the Client Solutions Group. You will join the Business Strategy & Finance team, influencing growth initiatives, incentive design, planning, and analytics across a major distribution business.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver data-driven insights, optimize performance, and drive scalable governance.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of relevant experience in business strategy, finance, business management, compensation, consulting, COO functions, analytics, or other related fields
• Experience in asset management, wealth management, financial services, or other commercially driven businesses preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting senior leadership and influencing decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, business performance metrics, incentive structures, and organizational planning
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Qlik, or similar platforms
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly and effectively to senior audiences
• Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, intellectually curious, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of seniority

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support business growth, advisor engagement, and commercial effectiveness
• Design, enhance, and operationalize compensation and incentive programs that align employee behaviors with business objectives and growth priorities
• Deliver analytical insights related to sales performance, business trends, productivity metrics, and resource allocation
• Support annual strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, headcount planning, and business management processes
• Develop reporting, KPI frameworks, and management materials used to inform key business decisions
• Drive the integration of data strategy into the commissions program, increasing transparency, scalability, and actionable insights for leadership and participants
• Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, scalability, and profitability
• Partner across Finance, HCM, Controllers, Sales Enablement, Technology, and Business Management teams to execute strategic projects and operating priorities
• Drive governance processes and business reviews to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and leadership priorities
• Assess industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments to inform business strategy and decision-making
• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, data quality, and infrastructure enhancement

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Senior leadership support

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Collaboration across functions

Advanced Excel

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Qlik

Job description

Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management in New York seeks a highly motivated strategic partner for the Client Solutions Group. You will join the Business Strategy & Finance team, influencing growth initiatives, incentive design, planning, and analytics across a major distribution business.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver data-driven insights, optimize performance, and drive scalable governance.