Development Associate

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Are you a self-starter who likes to think outside the box? We are seeking Business Development Professionals who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and client service are essential to maintaining and growing our business.

Consumer and Investment Management (CIMD)

The Consumer and Investment Management Division includes Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), Private Wealth Management (PWM) and our Consumer business (Marcus by Goldman Sachs). We provide asset management, wealth management and banking expertise to consumers and institutions around the world. CIMD partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

PWM

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Private Wealth Management (PWM) secures, develops and manages relationships with high net worth individuals, their families, family offices and foundations. PWM assists clients with building and preserving their financial wealth by creating and implementing long-term asset allocation within the context of each clients particular risk tolerance, and by providing access to innovative investment ideas and opportunities. PWM professionals develop customized investment strategies and offer a full array of wealth management products and services, including private banking and trust company services.

Our Business Development Professionals (BDP) will provide analytical, investment, and client service support for existing clients while at the same time developing skills to participate in the teams new business generation under an apprenticeship model with current Private Wealth Advisors. The ongoing training and apprenticeship is designed to prepare our BDPs for a successful transition into our role.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Work closely with Private Wealth Advisors to support and implement wealth management strategies for PWM clients
• Develop and prepare marketing presentations for prospective clients
• Analyze investment portfolios for risk and return characteristics
• Execute portfolio rebalancing and trades
• Research internal and external investment vehicles for client asset allocation
• Provide client service and team support
• Source new prospective clients through cold outreach
• Serve as teams client relationship management system expert
• Participate in some of the teams prospective client meetings and follow up, as appropriate
• Manage new business team meetings and associated action items
• Relay GS Research and ISG market views to Private Wealth Advisors, clients and prospective clients
• Liaise with various product groups within Investment Management to respond to client needs

WHERE WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Our Private Wealth Management business spans the globe, with the following locations in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami (Florida and Latin America coverage), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and West Palm Beach.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

• Bi-lingual in Portuguese and English, preferred native Portuguese
• Related financial services experience of 2-4 years
• Interest in pursuing a career as a
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
• Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of partners across the firm
• Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster a strong network of relationships
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Series 7, 63 and 3 required (must be obtained within three months of employment); obtaining CFA Charter and/or CFP highly encouraged and will be sponsored in accordance with firm policy