Asset & Wealth Management, Client Solutions Group, Regional Consultant, Associate - Chicago
Goldman Sachs
Chicago, ILFull Time
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Job Description
Asset & Wealth Management
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Regional Consultant (internal wholesaler), you will be working within Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management, driving client engagement, and positioning our investment products with financial advisors across the industry. We are looking for a dynamic, quick-thinking, self-starter with a passion for the financial markets, exceptional interpersonal skills, and interest in a sales career.
OUR IMPACT
Regional Consultants sit within our Independent Advisor Channel (IAC) and our Investment Consulting Group (ICG). The two teams are responsible for expanding GSAM's investment management presence across Broker-Dealers, Independents, and Investment Advisors. We build relationships with Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), research analysts, portfolio managers, consultants, and advisors by offering world class portfolio and risk management services, superior thought leadership, and pre-eminent client service to our clients.
As a member of our team, Regional Consultants work to increase the sale and awareness of GSAM client solutions (including mutual funds, exchange traded funds, private alternatives, and separately managed accounts) through telephone presentations, virtual meetings, email correspondence, attending industry conferences and territory travel.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Effectively profile advisors to understand their practice, clients, and investment process so that we can better serve their needs as well as strategically position Goldman Sachs products/services
Conduct proactive telephone and virtual sales presentations to top tier clients and prospects, highlighting the GSAM products and value proposition with the ultimate goal of raising capital in our investment strategies.
Partner with Regional Directors (external wholesalers) to manage an assigned territory within the U.S., driving sales and assets through execution of a defined territory strategy and sales process
Build strong relationships with advisors primarily through telephone interaction and virtual engagements (limited travel to client sites)
Provide portfolio construction and practice management support to Financial Advisors, helping them strengthen their client relationships and grow their business
Execute consistent follow up with advisors to advance the sales process and deepen advisor relationships
Demonstrate organized, efficient, and effective territory management and sales skills on a consistent basis
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications
At least 2 years successful sales experience
General financial service industry experience
Strong understanding of the Asset Management space and the Public Markets
Bachelor's degree
Series 7 and Series 63 licensed or obtained within 3 months of joining
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently with others
Commercially oriented
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Project management skills
Please note this is a commission based role in addition to the base salary. Commissions are paid on a quarterly Basis.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Chicago
DIVISION
Skillset
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Regional Consultant (internal wholesaler), you will be working within Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management, driving client engagement, and positioning our investment products with financial advisors across the industry. We are looking for a dynamic, quick-thinking, self-starter with a passion for the financial markets, exceptional interpersonal skills, and interest in a sales career.
OUR IMPACT
Regional Consultants sit within our Independent Advisor Channel (IAC) and our Investment Consulting Group (ICG). The two teams are responsible for expanding GSAM's investment management presence across Broker-Dealers, Independents, and Investment Advisors. We build relationships with Chief Investment Officers (CIOs), research analysts, portfolio managers, consultants, and advisors by offering world class portfolio and risk management services, superior thought leadership, and pre-eminent client service to our clients.
As a member of our team, Regional Consultants work to increase the sale and awareness of GSAM client solutions (including mutual funds, exchange traded funds, private alternatives, and separately managed accounts) through telephone presentations, virtual meetings, email correspondence, attending industry conferences and territory travel.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Effectively profile advisors to understand their practice, clients, and investment process so that we can better serve their needs as well as strategically position Goldman Sachs products/services
Conduct proactive telephone and virtual sales presentations to top tier clients and prospects, highlighting the GSAM products and value proposition with the ultimate goal of raising capital in our investment strategies.
Partner with Regional Directors (external wholesalers) to manage an assigned territory within the U.S., driving sales and assets through execution of a defined territory strategy and sales process
Build strong relationships with advisors primarily through telephone interaction and virtual engagements (limited travel to client sites)
Provide portfolio construction and practice management support to Financial Advisors, helping them strengthen their client relationships and grow their business
Execute consistent follow up with advisors to advance the sales process and deepen advisor relationships
Demonstrate organized, efficient, and effective territory management and sales skills on a consistent basis
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications
At least 2 years successful sales experience
General financial service industry experience
Strong understanding of the Asset Management space and the Public Markets
Bachelor's degree
Series 7 and Series 63 licensed or obtained within 3 months of joining
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently with others
Commercially oriented
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Project management skills
Please note this is a commission based role in addition to the base salary. Commissions are paid on a quarterly Basis.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Chicago
DIVISION
Skillset