Goldman Sachs Asset Management

 

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. We deliver investment and advisory services for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market.

 

Job Summary & Responsibilities

 

The Goldman Sachs Asset Management OCIO Team are one of the world’s largest OCIO providers. We are looking for a highly competent individual to join our business development team as an Institutional Sales Analyst. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Work closely with senior members of the team to develop and maintain relationships with prospects and influential external parties (Third Party Evaluators & Professional Trustees)
• Support senior members of the team in developing sales strategy for target clients 
• Proactively service Third Party Evaluators & Professional Trustees to provide resolution to their various enquiries
• Coordinate and help prepare relevant materials, including: request for proposals, pitch decks & other marketing content / collateral
• Organise events and conferences, including contributing to setting the agenda of topics
• Conduct competitor/market research and analyses
• Develop & maintain target client lists 
• Attend prospect meetings, as required
• Develop relationships internally across various GS Asset Management product teams, including Fixed Income & Currency, Equity, Quantitative Strategies, Alternative Investments, Multi-Asset Solutions, as well as other functions such as risk & performance, legal, compliance and operations
• Co-ordinate responses to internal requests for information, e.g. requests from COO team/ senior management
• Support the team in the maintenance of ‘clean’ prospect data and coverage in CRM systems
• Keep current on GS Asset Management's investment products

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

 

• University graduate or equivalent with a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience
• Self-starter with high levels of personal integrity and resilience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player
• Fluency (written and oral proficiency) in English required to facilitate clear and concise communication with external and internal contacts
• Good commercial instincts and sales orientation
• General knowledge of financial markets and asset management preferred with an understanding of UK pensions markets
• Computer software abilities including spreadsheets, graphics and word processing Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce) is helpful, but not required
• Attention to detail and analytical skills