Asset & Wealth Management, Multi-Asset Solutions, Analyst, London

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals. Multi-Asset Solutions (MAS) is a multi‑asset class investing group that sits within the Asset Management Division at Goldman Sachs. It designs and develops comprehensive investment management solutions customised to meet the investment objectives and relevant constraints of clients.

We are seeking a member to join the Lead Portfolio Management team in the OCIO/Fiduciary Management channel within MAS. The person will have the responsibility for designing and constructing multi‑asset class portfolios for large defined benefit pension schemes and other institutions. This role is client‑facing and highly analytical, focusing on developing and communicating customised investment solutions and asset market views to clients.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Develop client relationships by understanding client investment needs and proposing appropriate portfolio solutions.
• Portfolio design, construction and oversight of client portfolios involving areas such as strategic asset allocation, investment manager/vehicle selection, liability hedging and oversight, risk/performance management and evaluation.
• Communicate and develop materials for clients and prospects including investment‑related analysis, client and prospect presentations and developing responses for client Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Work with distribution channels, senior portfolio managers and internal team to drive business opportunities.
• Conduct and be involved in trustee training sessions to discuss portfolio construction, approach to asset allocation, markets and economy.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• 1‑3 years of investment, pensions and/or portfolio management experience, with a preference for cross‑asset experience.
• Progress to CFA charter holder preferred or equivalent.
• Client‑focused mentality with ability to communicate complex market ideas/strategies to clients of varying levels of sophistication in both large and small audiences.
• Strong interest in the financial markets and a good investment sense/commercial instinct.
• Highly organised individual able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Intelligent, creative, and good problem‑solving abilities.
• A self‑starter, should have ability to work independently as well as thrive in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and meticulous, strong quantitative and analytical skills.