Human Capital Management, Executive , Vice President

At Goldman Sachs, the Executive Compensation team advises on the design, structure, and governance of executive compensation programs, including CEO and NEO pay. The team partners closely with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, supporting materials, analyses, and key decision-making for the organization. They lead regulatory review, compliance, and responses to external inquiries related to compensation programs, while conducting competitor benchmarking and market analysis using public filings and disclosures.

The team also collaborates with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional partners, including Controllers, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and HCM, to support firmwide initiatives.

• Prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee and Board-level discussions
• Conduct executive compensation benchmarking and review SEC filings, proxy statements, and market data
• Support design and modeling of executive compensation programs and incentive structures
• Develop compensation disclosures and regulatory reporting materials (e.g., proxy)
• Perform analytical work, including back‑testing and outlier analysis for regulatory and strategic insights
• Support regulatory processes and draft responses to inquiries and feedback
• Partner across HCM and business teams to improve processes and execution
• Deliver clear, data‑driven insights and presentations to senior stakeholders

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with large datasets to develop clear insights
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8‑12+ years of relevant experience in executive compensation, consulting, or related field

• Strong judgment and discretion in highly sensitive, Board-level matters
• Ability to distill complex topics into clear, executive‑ready insights
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and able to anticipate stakeholder needs
• Confident communicator with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners
• High standards of accuracy, ownership, and execution

The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States‑based position is $100,000‑$250,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year‑end.

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non‑temporary, full‑time and part‑time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

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