Asset & Wealth Management, Fixed Income, Municipal Research, Associate

Asset & Wealth Management

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.

The AWM municipal team manages in excess of $150 bln in AUM on multiple platforms including mutual funds, separately managed accounts and institutional accounts.  The research team is currently a 9 person team that is charged with analyzing and surveilling the entire municipal credit market from high grade to high yield.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Responsibilities:

• Review investment grade municipal bonds in order to help to assess credit-worthiness
• Conduct surveillance of existing fund holdings as well as separate account holdings
• Assist in credit prep work for client reviews

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience reading Muni Official Statements and Muni Audits
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong knowledge of and familiarity using excel
• Rating agency or municipal buy/sell side experience a plus