Asset & Wealth Management, XIG, Portfolio Strategy & Risk Management, Associate

Asset & Wealth Management, XIG, Portfolio Strategy & Risk Management, Associate - New York

New York, NY, United States

Asset & Wealth Management

Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) is the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs, bringing together traditional and alternative investment capabilities to help clients pursue their long‑term goals. Acting as a fiduciary, the business invests on behalf of a broad range of clients, including pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.

With approximately $3.6 trillion in assets under supervision, AWM combines global scale with a culture grounded in partnership, client service, integrity and excellence. The division offers candidates the opportunity to contribute to a business that is central to the firm and focused on delivering strong investment outcomes for clients.

External Investing Group (XIG)

XIG provides clients with investment and advisory solutions, across leading hedge fund managers, private credit funds, private equity funds, real estate managers, public equity strategies, fixed income strategies and ESG (impact) strategies across all asset classes. XIG manages globally diversified programs, targeted sector‑specific strategies, customized portfolios and a range of advisory services. Our investors access opportunities through new fund commitments, fund‑of‑fund investments, strategic partnerships, co‑investments, secondary‑market investments and seed‑capital investments.

With over 400 professionals across 13 offices around the world, XIG provides manager diligence, portfolio construction, risk management and liquidity solutions to investors, drawing on Goldman Sachs market insights and risk management expertise. We extend these global capabilities to the world’s leading sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, high‑net‑worth individuals and family offices, for which we invest or advise on over $400 billion of alternative investments, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies.

We are focused on diversity of thought and have team members with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences.

• Lead quantitative and qualitative portfolio analysis to support portfolio and risk management for private market fund‑of‑funds and custom client portfolios.
• Conduct portfolio modeling to guide portfolio construction and leverage strategy; enhance portfolio management by analyzing proprietary data and contributing to broader portfolio analysis.
• Lead fund financing modeling and evaluate impacts on investor performance and leverage strategy.
• Present portfolio analysis and data‑driven recommendations in Portfolio Strategy and Risk Management meetings; lead strategic initiatives and projects related to portfolio and risk management.
• Perform detailed industry research and deliver customized client solutions, ensuring accuracy in meeting client needs; assess risk factors and their impact on portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with deal teams, fund financing, and sales teams on portfolio construction and fund strategy modeling.
• Support fundraising activities through scenario and sensitivity analysis to inform portfolio strategy and product development.
• Develop and maintain models for evergreen fund structures, including liquidity management, capital flows, and portfolio construction, to optimize long‑term performance and risk‑adjusted returns.
• Research market developments and industry trends in evergreen fund strategies to shape strategic portfolio design and support data‑driven decision‑making within the portfolio strategy team.

• 5+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, consulting, or a related field; experience in portfolio construction and risk management preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to develop data‑driven portfolio decisions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills to deliver clear recommendations to the Portfolio Strategy and Risk Management team.
• Demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to…