Asset & Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management, Talent Strategy, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

6h•$85,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As an Associate on the PWM Talent Strategy team, you will play a critical role in delivering best‑in‑class training and development experiences that support our advisor and professional populations across Private Wealth Management. You will manage high‑visibility programs end‑to-end, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and contribute to broader initiatives that strengthen how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail‑oriented, energized by stakeholder engagement, and excited to learn and grow within the Private Wealth business. OUR IMPACT Wealth Management Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, as well as family offices, foundations and endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across Wealth Management, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and customers, and leading-edge technology, data and design. Private Wealth Management (PWM) Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes 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 (PWAs) 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in HR, Learning & Development, Talent, or program/project management.
Experience working within or alongside HR functions preferred.
Self‑starter with the ability to take ownership, operate independently, and drive initiatives forward; strong stakeholder‑management skills and confidence interacting with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
Highly organized and process‑driven with exceptional attention to detail and excellent follow‑through.
Strong project‑management capability with the ability to balance multiple high‑priority, time‑sensitive initiatives simultaneously.
Strong technical skills, including Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and the ability to create high‑quality presentations.
Comfortable analyzing and manipulating people data; strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team‑oriented with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a “no job is too small” mindset.
Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Interest in or passion for learning the Private Wealth Management business.

Responsibilities

Support execution of strategic priorities across onboarding & integration, training & development, recognition & advancement, and culture building.
Partner with PWM leadership, Regional Management Teams, Human Capital Management, and other functional partners on talent initiatives from ideation through delivery.
Analyze people data to identify trends, quantify opportunities, and inform recommendations.
Manage project plans, deadlines, and key tasks, ensuring strong follow‑through and smooth coordination across teams.
Help design and lead execution of training and development programs, providing seamless on the ground support for in person and virtual sessions.
Oversee presenter and session management, including: Staffing and approval of presenters
Speaker outreach and confirmation
Scheduling prep calls and preparing materials
Maintaining and updating agendas
Drafting and distributing program communications
Managing Confluence pages, recordings, and resource libraries
Partner with the Services team to ensure flawless logistics for all in person programming, including space, catering, technology, and vendor coordination.