Private Wealth Management, Alternative Capital Markets, Associate, London

Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor‑led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra‑high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees.

Alternative Capital Markets is a global team with 80+ alternative investment professionals across eight offices (New York, Albany, Dallas, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shenzhen), responsible for over $120B+ in AUS, serving institutions, foundations, family offices, high net worth and ultra‑high net worth individuals. ACM is the architect of the Wealth Alternatives platform including private equity, growth / venture capital, private credit, private real estate, hedge funds, co‑investments and impact private investing. These offerings include internal Goldman Sachs strategies as well as best‑in‑class external managers. ACM’s full‑service capital markets business covers the entire lifecycle of an alternative investment, from investment sourcing to client solutions, discretionary management and an in‑house liquidity platform for clients.

This role specifically focuses on our discretionary management business where you will create bespoke portfolios of alternative investment funds across close‑end, evergreen, hedge funds and co‑investments.

Your Impact

• Lead client portfolio reviews, including alternative portfolio analysis / implementation guidance, as well as provide performance attribution and fund commentary.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, including underlying asset valuations, key financial metrics, and market trends.
• Prepare detailed portfolio reports, presentations, and analyses for internal investment committees and clients.
• Lead the investment process across portfolio construction and manager selection.
• Assist with cash flow management, capital calls, distributions, and liquidity forecasting across various funds and investments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of portfolio construction and risk management processes.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy and integrity of portfolio data within internal systems and databases.
• Collaborate effectively with investment, legal, compliance and operations on portfolio‑related matters.
• Conduct ad‑hoc research and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Higher.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and alternative investments.
• 3+ year’s experience in venture capital, growth equity, wealth management, asset management, investment banking, or private equity.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sophisticated and tactful client manager who can effectively manage the entire investor lifecycle.
• Strong ability to multi‑task, with an ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Self‑starter, with ability to work both independently and in a team‑oriented environment and across group functions.
• Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.