Asset & Wealth Management, Fundamental Equity, Head of Performance Accelerator, Vice President - New York

Goldman Sachs, 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.

Role Overview: The Head of Performance Accelerator will play a crucial and complementary role by evaluating the performance and process of investment teams leveraging in-depth analytics and real-time feedback mechanisms. They will analyze and provide feedback based off of our internal funds and external competitors. This leader, reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will bridge efforts between our Portfolio Management, Product Strategy, and Technology/Strategy teams by developing a best-in-class analytics platform. This platform will be designed to enhance decision-making, investment outcomes and product positioning/development across the Fundamental Equity Franchise (~$112 Billion AUS.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with (CIO) and PMs to identify performance improvement opportunities and implement strategic solutions to enhance investment returns. This will involve improving understanding of competition, portfolio risk and portfolio construction.
• Partner with the Product Strategy team to gain insights into the competitive landscape, ensuring our investment strategies are well-positioned and designed to succeed in the marketplace.
• Lead the further development and enhancement of an analytics platform by working with the Technology/Strategy team, utilizing our extensive factor and analytics capabilities.
• Manage a specialized team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Integrate various ongoing efforts within the organization to create a cohesive strategy for performance acceleration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; additional certifications (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the investment management industry, with extensive knowledge of portfolio management, financial analysis, risk management and competitor analysis.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects, particularly involving technology integration and analytics platform development.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team in a high-stakes environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with CIO, PMs, and strategic partners. High EQ is a must.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of utilizing data to improve business outcomes.