Private Wealth Management, Strategic Investment Strategy Group, Analyst/Associate, London

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 with building and preserving their financial wealth by creating and implementing long‑term asset allocation within the context of each client’s 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.

Job Description

The Investment Strategy Group (ISG), within the Asset & Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs, provides customized asset allocation solutions to help clients preserve and grow their wealth. The main responsibility of the hire will be to develop customized asset allocation solutions and analysis for our clients, working with the rest of the team and private wealth advisors to gather client information, analyze client portfolios, produce customized asset allocation solutions, and put together analysis for presentations. The hire will also assist on the team’s research efforts, generally related to asset allocation modelling and individual asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Help with customized asset allocation solutions using ISG asset allocation model
• Generate customized research reports and presentations for clients
• Assist on research related to asset allocation issues and individual asset classes
• Provide asset allocation guidance to the Private Wealth Management team
• Conduct general business duties, such as maintaining presentations, data, meeting records, etc.

Requirements

• Master(s) in Finance with quantitative focus (financial mathematics, quantitative finance, financial engineering, financial econometrics, etc.)
• Keen interest in the financial market, good investment sense
• Knowledge of current academic research and industry practices
• Proficiency in other European language(s) would be an advantage
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion to engage with clients
• Attention to detail, patience, and ability to multi‑task under pressure
• Collaborative and teamwork oriented with the ability to follow instructions and execute with good judgement
• Independent, logical, and critical thinking, with the willingness to constantly think outside of the box
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills with a minimum undergraduate degree(s) in a STEM subject or quantitative field, e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning or Computer Science. Also acceptable an undergraduate Economics degree if combined with a quantitative post‑graduate degree in Finance
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python preferable); solid Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced high‑stress environment
• Highly motivated and eager to learn

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