Asset & Wealth Management, Alternatives Structuring Group, Associate

Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management (AWM)

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.

AWM Alternatives Structuring Group Overview

The Alternatives Structuring Group (ASG) sits within AWM and focuses on tax optimization for both existing and new products, funds, and other clients, developing & implementing tax-efficient structures and products and supporting client engagement around tax efficiencies across AWM’s alternatives complex globally.  ASG partners closely with AWM investment, fundraising and client relationship teams to deliver on this important strategy.

Role Overview

ASG is seeking an Associate in New York, NY to support and collaborate with the Head of ASG Americas. The candidate should have strong background knowledge in general US tax concepts, be enthusiastic to learn the latest developments in US and international tax laws, and be able to think creatively about planning strategies to mitigate tax leakage for funds and other clients.  The role will also require the ability to quantitatively model various tax planning proposals/strategies in order to substantiate their after-tax benefit.  In addition, the individual should have strong communication skills such that he/she is able to clearly and concisely explain tax benefit modeling and concepts to the Head of ASG Americas as well as other senior business leaders within ASG and AWM.  The ASG team is based in New York and London. 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax work experience at a big 4 public accounting firm, preferably in the funds/asset management space (CPA is a plus)
• Strong quantitative, analytical & modeling skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and excellent follow-through 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) 

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Salary Range 
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits 
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are genera