Asset & Wealth Management, Product Strategy & Research, Associate, Hong Kon

at  Goldman Sachs

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset 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 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.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about asset management products? Can you see yourself in a global team researching market developments, coordinating product strategy and design across a diverse client base?
We are currently looking for a driven and detail-oriented Product Research and Development professional who is seeking to use their creative and technical skills and ideas to join our Global Product Strategy team within our Asset Management business.

OUR IMPACT

Within Asset and Wealth Management, we seek to provide innovative investment solutions to help our clients meet their financial goals. We work with specialists and groups from around the firm to help individuals and institutions across industries navigate changing markets and to provide them with a diverse offering of product solutions. We value self-starters with an entrepreneurial spirit, providing the support and resources to ensure your success.
Global Product Strategy, which reports to the Client Solutions Group and Public Investing within our asset management business, consists of specialized teams focused on Product Development, Strategy & Research for mutual funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts, and other pooled/registered vehicles across all public asset classes. The team evaluates and coordinates at all aspects of the strategy, research, analysis, design, management, and development of new and existing product vehicles for client distribution across third party wealth, institutional, consultant, insurance, and retirement channels. The team specializes in products mostly comprised of public securities, but also helps facilitate and support initiatives for separately managed accounts, private funds, and public/private products.
We are looking for an Associate to join the Product Strategy & Research-focused team in Singapore/Hong Kong.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, CFA preferred, 3-4 years of financial industry experience.
• Working knowledge of the asset management industry, client channels, Asia Pacific ex-Japan regulatory environment and vehicle mechanics and requirements (Luxembourg/Irish SICAV products, unit trusts, ETFs, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
• Fluency in Mandarin desirable due to business needs
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others across all levels and functions.
• Proactive problem solver with a strong work ethic, strategic mindset, and commercial perspective.Strong technical skills including high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with industry data through such sources as Morningstar Direct, Cerulli, Broadridge, etc.

Please refer the Job description for details