Executive Office - Firmwide Strategy, Associate

The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain informed about the firm’s evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firm’s social and sustainability agendas.

Department Overview

Firmwide Strategy (FWS) works with the Executive Office and senior business leadership to set and execute key strategic priorities for the firm. On behalf of the entire firm, FWS:

1. Leads strategic transactions including mergers & acquisitions, divestments, strategic investments, and partnerships
2. Develops, evaluates, and executes strategic plans for new and existing businesses and growth initiatives 

Role Description

The role will provide exposure to the breadth and complexity of activities at a global financial firm with multiple market-leading businesses, and will require sustained interaction with senior business and firm leadership. In this role, the individual will partner with the various businesses at Goldman Sachs to: 

• Support strategic M&A and divestments through all phases of the deal lifecycle (target identification, due diligence, M&A modeling, deal management) 
• Negotiate and execute strategic investments in the fintech and financial services eco-system 
• Develop and execute business plans for new and existing strategic organic initiatives for the firm

FWS has a proven track record as a gateway to a number of attractive career paths. Past team members were promoted to leadership positions within the team, advanced to investing, management, and business strategy positions inside and outside Goldman Sachs, and in some cases transitioned to strategy, investing and management roles beyond financial services.

Desired Experience/Skills

• 3-5 years of Investment Banking, corporate development or similar experience 
• Strong financial modelling skills, with a high level of Excel proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior firm leadership
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines
• Strong knowledge of and interest in the financial services industry 
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and to review and synthesize information and form independent judgements
• Ability to think through and solve critical financial and strategic challenges, as well as perform macroeconomic forecasting and individual stock analysis