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CONSUMER AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION (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 foundations, endowments and select institutions. PWM teams work on-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. 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.

The Investment Strategy Group (ISG) within Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management has responsibility for strategic and tactical asset allocation views and advice for the firms high net worth clients and certain institutions. The role of an ISG member requires a broad set of qualities, including a passion for investing, client servicing, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.

The Tactical Asset Allocation team (TAA) within seeks to generate tactical alpha for clients portfolios by investing across macro asset classes (equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities). In addition to its investment mandate, the TAA publishes several widely distributed reports and Outlooks each year, and is responsible for disseminating and communicating macro investment vies to the firms clients.

ISG is looking for an Associate / Vice President to join its tactical asset allocation team.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in researching and identifying top-down, macro-driven investment opportunities in equities
* Employ a combination of fundamental, quantitative and technical analysis tools to do so
* Assist the Chief Investment Officer with research projects
* Contribute to the communication of ISGs investment views, including in the preparation of reports and presentation materials
* Speak to other investors, sector specialists, analysts, and traders regarding market views and investment opportunities

Skills and Qualifications:

* 3+ years of experience in investment management or investment research
* Advanced degree in finance or economics and/or CFA a plus but not required
* Passion for the markets and investing
* Outstanding analytical/quantitative skills
* Basic programming skills a plus (e.g. MATLAB, python, R, etc.)
* Excellent academic track record
* Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
* Highly motivated
* Intellectual curiosity
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal