Goldman Sachs
Private Wealth Management, Strategic Investment Strategy Group, Analyst/Associate, London
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Goldman Sachs: Investment Strategy Group – Asset & Wealth Management
OUR IMPACT
Private Wealth Management (PWM) secures, develops, and manages relationships with high net worth individuals, their families, family offices, and foundations. PWM assists clients in:
- Building and preserving their financial wealth through long-term asset allocation
- Tailoring strategies to each client’s risk tolerance
- Providing access to innovative investment ideas and opportunities
- Offering a full range of wealth management products (including private banking, trust company, and familyOffice solutions)
YOUR IMPACT
The Investment Strategy Group (ISG), within Goldman Sachs’ Asset & Wealth Management Division, delivers customized asset allocation solutions to preserve and grow client wealth.
Key Responsibilities
You will collaborate across the team to:
- Develop and implement customized asset allocation models for clients using the ISG framework
- Generate custom research reports and tailored presentations for client engagement
- Support team research into:
- Asset allocation strategies
- Individual asset classes
- Emerging financial trends
- Serve as a trusted asset allocation advisor to the Private Wealth Management team
- Maintain operational best practices, such as:
- Updating data records
- Organising portfolio materials
- Managing meeting notes and presentation decks
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Requirements
Academic & Quantitative Background
- Master’s degree in Finance with a quantitative focus (e.g., financial mathematics, quantitative finance, financial engineering, financial econometrics)
- Undergraduate degree in STEM or quantitatively rigorous fields (Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, or Computer Science).
- Acceptable alternative: Economics degree paired with a quantitative post-graduate Finance qualification
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency in Python preferred; familiarity with other programming languages an asset
- Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills (visualisation, taxation, data handling)
- Solid grasp of current academic research and industry best practices
- Foreign language skills (European languages advantageous)
- Ability to ** translates complex quantitative concepts** into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking in fast-paced environments with high ambiguity
- Independent learner: Willing to ** anticipates risks and proactively challenge assumptions**
- Creativity: Bold thinking ("think outside the box") to solve unique client investments
- Empathy: Bridges gaps between clients’ strategic goals and quantitative solutions
- Judgement & ownership: Examines instructions, identifies edge cases, and executes with discipline
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Behavioural Attributes
- High attention to detail under pressure
- Multi-tasking skills (balancing client due diligence, research, and operational tasks)
- Passion for engaging clients: Help them connect with our process and solutions
- Collaborative: Plays for team success; aligns with leadership’s intent while offering trusted counsel
- Motivation & resilience: Comfortable in a demanding, high-performing setting with rapid learning curves
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management, founded in 1869 with headquarters in New York.
Core Values
- Diversity and inclusion drive talent development through training, mentorship, and benefits programs.
- Commitment to accessibility during recruitment processes for candidates with special needs or disabilities.
- Equal opportunity employer: Gender, race, disability, age, and other characteristics are not barriers to opportunity.
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