Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management Division- Operations- 

United States, New York, New York 

127148359

Global Shareholder Services is a sales-aligned service organization that provides Investor servicing and record keeping focused on enabling distribution, providing consultative services, creating scale and controls.

The Distribution Services team is responsible for managing relationships with intermediary client firms of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Responsibilities include maximizing distribution opportunities, building and strengthening the infrastructure between our organizations, and delivering world class client experiences. Our team delivers robust, scalable and best in class solutions, operational processes, trading execution, and manages new product and platform launches. The role will focus on enabling business, implementing strategic client or internal initiatives, identifying service improvements, and leading communication with other Goldman Sachs Asset Management teams primarily focused on Separately Managed Account or Alternative Investment products distributed by third party intermediaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative service and operational guidance to our clients, partnering with Global Shareholder Services and internal GS teams including Sales, Product Development, Engineering, Management and Legal
• Develop expertise of client infrastructure and servicing needs including broker dealers, clearing firms, independent investment advisory firms, third party administrators and retirement record keepers
• Keep abreast of industry and regulatory landscape to understand impacts to clients & to GS’ business and implement as appropriate
• Research industry, competitor, and client best practices to determine new more effective ways to execute our business
• Lead and participate in client driven or internal projects, own deliverables, track and communicate status
• Prepare critical internal reporting (accomplishments, business plans, etc.)
• Manage client inquiries and needs involving the execution of our business
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitors activities, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions
• Develop and implement distribution strategies to enhance market presence and achieve business objectives
• Possess a deep understanding of financial products offered by our Asset & Wealth Management division
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with client relationships and distribution activities
  

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
• A minimum of 7 years of experience specifically within the asset management or financial services industry, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics, products, or market trends
• Proven experience in distribution services and client relationship management, preferably with a Separately Managed Accounts and/or Alternative Investments background
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Team oriented and self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills with the ability to present strategies and business decisions clearly and concisely
• Deep understanding of operations with appreciation for processes and controls

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $100000-$235000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.