Asset & Wealth Management, External Investing Group (XIG), Venture Secondary Team, Vice President – (San Francisco)

Goldman Sachs • San Francisco, CA

4h

About The Position

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 high-net-worth individuals.
ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
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 the 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.
External Investing Group (XIG)
XIG provides clients with investment and advisory solutions, across leading hedge fund managers, private credit funds, private equity funds, real estate managers, public equity strategies, fixed income strategies and ESG (impact) strategies across all asset classes. XIG manages globally diversified programs, targeted sector-specific strategies, customized portfolios and a range of advisory services. Our investors access opportunities through new fund commitments, fund-of-fund investments, strategic partnerships, co-investments, secondary-market investments and seed-capital investments. With over 400 professionals across 13 offices around the world, XIG provides manager diligence, portfolio construction, risk management and liquidity solutions to investors, drawing on Goldman Sachs’ market insights and risk management expertise. We extend these global capabilities to the world’s leading sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, for which we invest or advise on over $400 billion of alternative investments, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies. We are focused on diversity of thought and have team members with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences.
Position Description
We are seeking a hire to join our dynamic and experienced Secondary Team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments, while managing deal processes end-to-end. The role also includes mentoring junior team members, supporting operational initiatives, and contributing to firm-level projects, including fundraising and existing LP relations. This position is designed as a 3–4 year role with potential for career progression based on performance and firm needs. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and a performance-based annual bonus.

Requirements

• Passion for capital markets and tech investing.
• Team-oriented and highly collaborative mindset.
• Strong commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with a strong academic track record.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in venture capital, growth equity, startups, or investment banking (MBA optional).

Responsibilities

• Lead investment processes, including due diligence on venture funds and portfolio companies.
• Source and evaluate new opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• Mentor, manage, and train junior team members.
• Analyze market trends and develop investment theses around emerging tech sectors and high-growth companies.
• Represent the firm at annual meetings, investor conferences, and events.
• Monitor and manage existing portfolio holdings.
• Assist with investor relations, including fundraising support, annual meetings, and quarterly reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level