Human Capital Management, Employee Special Investments, Associate

Employee Special Investments (ESI) primary responsibility is managing all aspects of the firm’s employee private equity investment program. Through the ESI program, employees of Goldman Sachs gain selective access to the Firm’s investment activities and funds. This function requires liaising with other departments such as Asset Management, Private Wealth Management, Controllers, Legal, and Tax and will also involve providing support to other HCM functions, including Firmwide Compensation, Executive Compensation, Engineering and HCM Business Partners.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Analysis / Reporting – responsible for managing report requests for ESI data from investors, internal and external stakeholders
• System and Process Improvement – partner with stakeholders, including Engineering, in analyzing processes, systems and implementing strategic solutions and builds to improve efficiency, minimize risk and streamline processes
• Employee Private Equity Offerings – liaise in fundraising efforts for new fund offerings through creation of fund-specific marketing materials and subscription documents; work closely with technology to customize design of fund offering website based on specific fund characteristics
• Fund Activity Communication / Coordination – review capital calls, distributions, and Net Asset Values with fund managers and fund accountants; facilitate the delivery of investor notices, semi-annual reports, and financial statements; monitor fund and employee brokerage accounts to ensure cash movements are accurate and properly documented

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Judgment & decision making – think strategically and creatively to solve problems and anticipate issues before they arise; know when to escalate
• 3+ years of relevant experience; knowledge of private equity fundamentals preferred but not required
• Ability to work with Excel on a day to day basis
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional client service using excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Results-oriented – ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients
• Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow-through required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field in HR