The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachsâ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firmâs distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firmâs relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain informed about the firmâs evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firmâs social and sustainability agendas.
YOUR IMPACT
The analyst role is a unique opportunity to join a global team in the Executive Office providing significant exposure to senior leadership, business and federation functions.
OUR IMPACT
The Global Practices & Analytics (GPA) team works closely with the leadership teams and regional chief of staffs to support and partner on regional strategic and organizational priorities, and related execution, tracking, reporting and producing relevant materials.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONBILITIES
- Develop a deep understanding of the firm, our businesses and regional focus areas to help identify opportunities to support and advance strategic priorities
- Client Engagement: Prepare regular client briefings and presentations for the firmâs leadership in collaboration with senior client relationship managers across divisions
- Analytics and Management Reporting: Prepare management reports, track and measure performance metrics for the leadership across wide range of engagements
- Macro Research: Contribute to a variety of industry and regional macro materials in relation to leadershipâs client and industry engagements
- Strategic Initiatives: Support the leadership in driving and executing key firmwide, regional and functional initiatives, including innovation and transformation
- Reputational efforts: Regular monitoring and news circulation on key developments about the firm, clients, executivesâ engagements and competitors
- Support the team in managing local communications (Townhall and senior leadership engagements)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- UG/MBA with 1-3 years of experience in financial services, Goldman Sachs experience is a plus
- Understanding of the firmâs divisions, strategic priorities, products and current events
- Attention to Detail and Self Strater: Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with an ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity; Apply sound judgement when working on sensitive tasks across competing priorities
- Integrity and Confidentiality: Uphold the highest ethical standards and integrity, ensuring strict confidentiality and careful handling of sensitive information
- Accountability, Adaptability and Proactiveness: Self-starter who demonstrates ownership for deliverables, approaches projects with a long-term lens, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and adapts quickly to a dynamic working environment
- Communication, Influence and Negotiation Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor delivery and messaging based on the audience, and relay relevant information on complex topics in a concise manner. Present compelling ideas to leadership and peers with data-driven rationale overlaid with persuasive presentation to drive consensus. Display confidence in articulating recommendations and influencing outcomes
- Culture: Uphold and champion Goldman Sachsâ core values of partnership, client service, integrity and excellence
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Strong organizational skills, with an ability to function well as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment that demands creativity, enthusiasm, and excellence
- Innovation and Transformation: Discover new ways to improve current processes and develop innovative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
- Project Management: Support multiple, time-sensitive projects with a clear understanding of objectives, to deliver high quality, content-rich deliverables
- Functional Skills: Strong business acumen, quantitative and analytical capabilities with a high level of comfort in reading and interpreting financial statements and research reports. Stay updated on business, economic, market, geopolitics and regional trends. Expertise in MS office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
