Asset Management Operations-Portfolio Servicing Team-Dallas-Associate
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Dallas, TX, United States
Job Description
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading investment managers and our mission is to help our clients achieve their investment goals. In addition to traditional products (e.g. Equities, Fixed Income) our product offering includes Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Quantitative Strategies, Fundamental Equity and a Multi-Asset Pension Solutions Business. Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long‑term performance. As a 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. Responsibilities
Oversee the fund launch process for new investment products and distribution opportunities, change events, restructures, and terminations through the lifecycle of our funds, acting in the capacity of a project manager, coordinating multiple teams to meet tight deadlines Liaise with external counterparties (custodian, prime broker etc.) to enable connectivity, establish operational flows and respond to service requests and inquiries Collaborate with internal business groups, internal operations teams, external managers, and custodians to facilitate new investments into GSAM Serve as the central point of contact for a number of funds, responding to stakeholder inquiries, problem‑solving issues and understanding the various components of the fund’s operations Maintain the investment book of record of a diverse set of funds including mutual funds, hedge funds and ETFs, paying close attention to detail and ensuring portfolio managers are receiving accurate data to make investment decisions Engage with and serve on internal governance committees responsible for various stages in the fund lifecycle Have a strong focus on risk management, escalating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate audiences Explore solutions to improve fund operations that leverage business intelligence, low code automation, industry utilities, and external vendor solutions Uplift strategic workflow infrastructure to bring additional control to launch and change events Facilitate meetings, curate agendas and arrange presenters, collate materials, communicate with directors, and run meetings for the funds’ boards of directors Perform expense analysis to maximize commercial benefit for decisions regarding fund service providers Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required 3-5 years of professional experience, working within a Project Management or Middle Office function preferred Must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks, prioritize effectively and be flexible as needs change Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage professionally and persuasively with the portfolio management team and senior figures within the firm Highly organized, with attention‑to‑detail and excellent follow‑through Proven ability to build global relationships and communicate complex issues to a broad range of stakeholders with differing levels of product experience Ability to multi‑task and work well in a fast‑paced team environment and demonstrate a high level of self‑motivation Proficient knowledge and understanding of financial markets and products Benefits
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. Employees are expected to accumulate a minimum of three weeks of vacation per year. Financial Wellness & Retirement – We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. Live financial education and content are available on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities. Health – A medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program are provided. Some offices feature state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers. Fitness – Offices with on‑site fitness centers; eligible employees may receive reimbursement for fitness club membership or activity fees up to a pre‑approved amount. Child Care – On‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency backup care, mother‑and‑baby rooms and homework rooms. Additional resources and transitional programs are available for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading investment managers and our mission is to help our clients achieve their investment goals. In addition to traditional products (e.g. Equities, Fixed Income) our product offering includes Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Quantitative Strategies, Fundamental Equity and a Multi-Asset Pension Solutions Business. Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long‑term performance. As a 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. Responsibilities
Oversee the fund launch process for new investment products and distribution opportunities, change events, restructures, and terminations through the lifecycle of our funds, acting in the capacity of a project manager, coordinating multiple teams to meet tight deadlines Liaise with external counterparties (custodian, prime broker etc.) to enable connectivity, establish operational flows and respond to service requests and inquiries Collaborate with internal business groups, internal operations teams, external managers, and custodians to facilitate new investments into GSAM Serve as the central point of contact for a number of funds, responding to stakeholder inquiries, problem‑solving issues and understanding the various components of the fund’s operations Maintain the investment book of record of a diverse set of funds including mutual funds, hedge funds and ETFs, paying close attention to detail and ensuring portfolio managers are receiving accurate data to make investment decisions Engage with and serve on internal governance committees responsible for various stages in the fund lifecycle Have a strong focus on risk management, escalating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate audiences Explore solutions to improve fund operations that leverage business intelligence, low code automation, industry utilities, and external vendor solutions Uplift strategic workflow infrastructure to bring additional control to launch and change events Facilitate meetings, curate agendas and arrange presenters, collate materials, communicate with directors, and run meetings for the funds’ boards of directors Perform expense analysis to maximize commercial benefit for decisions regarding fund service providers Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required 3-5 years of professional experience, working within a Project Management or Middle Office function preferred Must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks, prioritize effectively and be flexible as needs change Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage professionally and persuasively with the portfolio management team and senior figures within the firm Highly organized, with attention‑to‑detail and excellent follow‑through Proven ability to build global relationships and communicate complex issues to a broad range of stakeholders with differing levels of product experience Ability to multi‑task and work well in a fast‑paced team environment and demonstrate a high level of self‑motivation Proficient knowledge and understanding of financial markets and products Benefits
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. Employees are expected to accumulate a minimum of three weeks of vacation per year. Financial Wellness & Retirement – We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. Live financial education and content are available on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities. Health – A medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program are provided. Some offices feature state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers. Fitness – Offices with on‑site fitness centers; eligible employees may receive reimbursement for fitness club membership or activity fees up to a pre‑approved amount. Child Care – On‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency backup care, mother‑and‑baby rooms and homework rooms. Additional resources and transitional programs are available for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
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