Asset & Wealth Management, Multi-Asset Solutions, Portfolio Manager, Analyst

$90,000 - $125,000/Yr

Goldman Sachs - New York, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Portfolio Manager Analyst position at Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management (GSAM) involves managing multi-asset class portfolios for clients, including pension plans and insurance companies. The role requires a strong analytical focus, with responsibilities including trading across various asset classes, managing portfolio risk, and collaborating with internal teams to execute investment strategies. The successful candidate will join a diverse team dedicated to delivering long-term performance and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Managing multi-asset class portfolios in line with client guidelines, internal investment policies, and regulatory constraints.
• Developing investment judgment and expertise, with the expectation of performing key portfolio management responsibilities within a few months after joining.
• Leading investment and risk projects aimed at enhancing and scaling trading and risk management processes, infrastructure, and analytics.
• Trading across asset classes (equities, fixed income, currencies, alternatives) and instruments (futures, forwards, ETFs, options, swaps, funds).
• Managing portfolio risk across various investment vehicles and product desks, including exposure, currency and cash management, investment manager/vehicle oversight.
• Working closely with internal GSAM teams to execute dynamic asset allocation views with consistency and scale.
• Structuring trades across asset classes to manage the portfolio in line with hedging and flow considerations.
• Managing derivative-based overlay strategies to enhance risk management profile of overall portfolios.
• Analyzing portfolio risk and performance attribution and reporting findings to Senior Portfolio Managers on a weekly basis.
• Producing investment updates and market commentary for dynamic portfolio views for divisional audiences.
• Participating and at times serving as a project lead in complex portfolio events, including onboarding of new client mandates and portfolio restructurings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of investment management experience
• Advanced degree or CFA designation preferred
• Ability to communicate investment strategies and rationales to audiences of varying levels of sophistication
• Experience in trading and managing risk for pension or insurance portfolios
• High degree of investment awareness, including macroeconomic trends and implications for investing in a multi-asset class framework.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of asset allocation principles and of factor investing approaches
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Bloomberg, Reuters or financial data systems knowledge preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Creative, with good problem-solving abilities
• Positive attitude and eagerness to work in a team-centric environment
• A self-starter able to work independently and thrive in a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Training and development opportunities
• Mindfulness programs