Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management Division ("AWM") offers a broad product
line consisting of all primary asset classes and maintains a global distribution
platform designed to serve a diverse client base of institutions and
individuals. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of AWM, the Finance team
collaborates closely with senior management on projects impacting the growth and
profitability of the division, as well as with the leadership of AWM’s business
units on specific financial issues and strategic initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The work of the Finance team is primarily project-based, with typical durations
spanning a few days to several months. Projects vary in nature and require team
members to add financial and strategic insight to assist management in resolving
issues that many large companies typically face. The Finance Analyst is expected
to actively participate in projects and develop expertise in the data, financial
systems and operating infrastructure, establish relationships throughout the
business, and communicate effectively.
Some recent projects and analyses
include:
Presentation on AWM’s financials, strategy, risk management and product
performance for GS Board
Benchmarking of operating results vs. key industry competitors
Marginal profitability analysis to support pricing of current mandates
Regular reporting and analysis of fully allocated profitability by business
P&L; forecasting for current and future years, including firmwide budget
process
Financial analysis of Growth Markets expansion initiatives
Compensation strategy and analysis
Tracking and analysis of sales and productivity
Active management of AWM’s expense policy and savings initiatives
Basic Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have solid quantitative and analytical skills, be
detail-oriented and proficient in building and handling complicated models.
Candidates must demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present
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