Job Description

The Asset & Wealth Management division includes Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). We provide public and private asset management, wealth management and banking expertise to institutions around the world. AWM partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is one of the world’s leading investment managers. GSAM provides institutions and third-party distributors with investment and advisory solutions, with strategies spanning asset classes, industries, and geographies. We help our clients navigate today’s dynamic markets and identify the opportunities that shape their portfolios and long-term investment goals. We extend these global capabilities to the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, endowments, foundations and family offices.

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

The GSAM Germany Team is responsible for business, solution & product development for new and existing client base. Clients include insurance companies, pension funds, financial institutions, distributors, foundations and endowments across Germany & Austria.

The Executive Director role, based in Frankfurt will be responsible for driving key strategic partnerships and regional coverage of clients as well as contributing to projects. This includes business development, day to day servicing and facing as a conduit between GSAM and the client(s).

YOUR IMPACT

Are you a motivated, quick-thinking, collaborative individual with a passion for asset management, looking for the opportunity to grow relationships with an existing client base and support a fast-paced team? We are looking for a professional with strong communication skills who has the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and successfully retain and expand existing relationships by delivering superior client service.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Contribute to a broad platform that serves as the client’s main point of contact for a diverse set of functional areas, including portfolio management, trading, operations, legal, and compliance.
• Provide a superior level of service across all aspects of the client experience, including portfolio reviews, management of client inquiries, ad hoc issue resolution and management of client meetings.
• Strong awareness of client interests and investment trends coupled with the intellectual curiosity to explore and research those areas to best deliver the resources of the firm to our clients.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• University degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience within the financial industry
• Fluency (written and oral proficiency) in German and English is required
• Project management and organisational skills with a high degree of detail orientation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Motivated professional with strong work ethic
• Strong understanding of investment funds and separately managed accounts
• Thorough understanding of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies including global fixed income & currency, equity, and alternative investments
• Interest in portfolio construction, risk management or accounting principles