IMD – PWM – Financial Analyst – Analyst – London

Application Opening Date: 10 April 2018
Application Closing Date: 07 May 2018
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Full time

 
YOUR IMPACT
 
Are you a quick-thinking self-starter with a passion for the financial markets, the desire to work closely with portfolio managers, and the ability to think outside the box?
We are seeking Financial Analysts who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and client service are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business.
 
OUR IMPACT
 
Investment Management Division (IMD) are a team of trusted advisors who provide innovative investment solutions to help our clients meet their financial goals. From private wealth to asset management, we work with specialists and groups from around the firm to help high-net-worth individuals and institutions across various industries navigate changing markets and make smart investments. We value self-starters with an entrepreneurial spirit, but still provide the support and resources to ensure your success.
 
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specialises in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWA) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL
 
– Work closely with Private Wealth Advisors to support and implement wealth management strategies for PWM clients
– Develop and prepare marketing presentations for prospective clients that address equity, fixed income, and alternative investment components of asset allocation
– Analyse equity and fixed income portfolios for risk and return characteristics
– Execute portfolio rebalancing
– Research internal and external investment vehicles for client asset allocation
– Keep abreast of the latest events in the financial markets
– Relay GS research and market views to Private Wealth Advisors
– Work in conjunction with various product groups within Investment Management to respond to client needs
– Assist with trading and provide client service and team support
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
– Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or above in Finance, Economic or a related discipline required
– Prior investment banking industry experience required
– Must have industry related professional qualifications or must be working towards certification
– Experience of on-boarding new client mandates, implementing investment mandates for clients required
– Project management experience required
– Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements/processes required
– Familiarity with various asset classes and products required (includes Equity, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, FX, Swaps, Options etc.)
– Knowledge of trade life-cycle processes required
– Experience of calculating and settling P&L, reporting, data analysis, data mining, designing and testing financial/statistical models required
– Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of SQL, Bloomberg/Reuters required
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
– Strong interest in the financial markets and good investment sense/commercial instinct
– Ability to multi-task and work with numerous colleagues and desks across the Firm
– Strong verbal and written communication skills
– Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

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