Wealth Management, Associate, BDP

Wealth Management, Associate, BDP, Geneva Job Description

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT (PWM)

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for ultra high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services.

As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.

Our Business Development Professionals (BDP) will provide analytical, investment, and client service support for existing clients while at the same time developing skills to participate in the team’s new business generation under an apprenticeship model with current Private Wealth Advisors. The ongoing training and apprenticeship is designed to prepare our BDPs for a successful transition into our Private Wealth Advisor role.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Work closely with Private Wealth Advisors to support and implement wealth management strategies for PWM clients
• Develop and prepare marketing presentations for prospective clients
• Analyze investment portfolios for risk and return characteristics
• Execute portfolio rebalancing and trades
• Research internal and external investment vehicles for client asset allocation
• Provide client service and team support
• Source new prospective clients through cold outreach
• Serve as team’s client relationship management system expert
• Participate in some of the team’s prospective client meetings and follow up, as appropriate
• Manage new business team meetings and associated action items
• Relay GS Research and ISG market views to Private Wealth Advisors, clients and prospective clients
• Liaise with various product groups within Investment Management to respond to client needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Related financial services experience of 2-4 years
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
• Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of partners across the firm
• Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a desire to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in French and English
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster a strong network of relationships
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Strong project management and organizational skills