Asset & Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management, Investment Strategy Group, US Equities Analyst

YOUR IMPACT

The Tactical Asset Allocation Team is seeking an Analyst who will focus on conducting in-depth research and developing investment recommendations on US equities. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the financial markets and strong passion for investing. 

OUR IMPACT 

Wealth Management

Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across Wealth Management, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and customers, and leading-edge technology, data and design.

Investment Strategy Group (ISG)

The Investment Strategy Group works with advisors and clients to help create an exceptional overall investment experience by ensuring that every client receives world-class investment advice that can help generate superior and consistent returns.

The Tactical Asset Allocation team (TAA) within ISG seeks to generate tactical alpha for clients' portfolios by investing across macro asset classes (equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities).  In addition to its investment mandate, the TAA publishes several widely distributed reports and Outlooks each year, and is responsible for disseminating and communicating macro investment views to the firm's clients.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 

• Conduct comprehensive research on US equity markets using a combination of fundamental, quantitative and technical analyses
• Build and maintain quantitative models and tools to help develop tactical views and identify investment opportunities in US equities
• Produce detailed research highlighting key findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain presentation materials to assist in communicating the team’s views to audiences across the firm and externally

 SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or equivalent) in quantitatively-related fields
• 1-2 years of experience in investment research, trading, or related roles within asset management or financial services with a focus on equities
• Prior work experience related to US equities and strong understanding of equities markets are preferred
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, R, or a related language
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms
• Passion for markets and investing
• Attention to detail, patience, and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Collaborative and team work oriented
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses (must obtain within the first 3 months)