Executive Office, Office of the Chairman, Associate, New York

GOLDMAN SACHS FIRM OVERVIEW

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world. 

LOCATION

New York, New York

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• The Office of the Chairman manages a wide breadth of strategic and operational responsibilities on behalf of the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Operating Officer, and other key C-suite executives. 

• This includes driving strategic initiatives, managing client engagement strategy, ensuring robust operational execution, and facilitating effective strategies for internal and external stakeholder engagement and communications.

• This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and analytical individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

• This is a unique position that allows candidates to develop deep knowledge of the firm’s business and client strategy and operational initiatives, while also gaining exposure to senior management. 

• The role will provide exposure to the breadth and complexity of activities at Goldman Sachs, and will require sustained interaction with senior business and firm leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                                              

• Help drive dynamic strategy for senior executives’ engagement across key constituent groups (including clients, shareholders, government officials, media, external boards, employees, alumni, campus recruits, etc.)

• Help prioritize executive commitments and organize executive interactions with key clients and other stakeholders

• Provide strategic support for the development and execution of the firm’s business and operational initiatives, including coordination on strategic priorities and KPIs; preparation of briefing materials for client interactions in close cooperation with senior relationship managers across the firm; and research and analysis to support the above

• Manage project timelines and deliverables, and oversee execution of action items related to firmwide strategic initiatives, divisional workstreams, etc. 

• Ongoing implementation of strategic communications plan for key senior leadership, including media appearances, client roundtables, internal conferences, written publications, social media, etc.

• Prepare talking points, speeches and other content regarding firmwide strategy, macroeconomic issues and other top of mind subjects

• Identify areas for process enhancements and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity, particularly concerning Office of the Chairman deliverables

• Partner with Goldman Sachs colleagues to prepare senior management for client engagements, including advance materials, logistical support and business coordination

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2 - 4 years experience in finance, markets, Investor Relations, or other similar functions 

• Investment Banking or other experience in financial institutions and/or capital markets a plus

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, form independent judgments and think creatively 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to self-direct and manage projects, interact and build relationships across the firm at different levels of seniority

• Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills 

• Broad awareness of current events, industry trends and regulatory environment