Asset and Wealth Management, FICC Specialist, Cross Markets Team, Analyst / Associate, London London, England
Job description
Asset and Wealth Management (AWM)
Across Asset and Wealth Management (AWM), Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world 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 consumers to better spend, borrow, invest, and save. Across AWM, our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people, our clients and leading-edge technology, data and design. At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative work spaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.
Private Wealth Management
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.
YOUR IMPACT
We are looking for an Analyst / Associate to join the Cross Markets Team ("CMT") in London that sits within the PWM Capital Markets team within the Private Wealth Management division. The Cross Markets Team is comprised of product specialists who provide investment ideas and trade execution in the equity, fixed income, currency and commodity ("FICC") markets. As an Analyst / Associate within CMT, your role will primarily revolve around assisting the team in trading, pricing and executing derivative and cash transactions, linked to FICC markets, with a particular focus on Rates. You will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and client service are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pricing and trading Interest Rate Swaps, Inflation Swaps, Caps/Floors, Swaptions and other Rates products
- Working with broader team on FX, Credit and Commodity opportunities
- Work closely with Private Wealth Advisors to support their PWM clients trading requirements
- Help with pre-trade and post-trade processes and requirements
- Self-starter, with ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment and across group functions
- Present investment ideas and opportunities to PWM sales teams
- Help prepare marketing presentations for our investment ideas
- Liaise with our counterparts in Compliance, Legal and Management on a variety of projects
- Contribute to platform expansion and potentially the introduction of new product lines
- Work and learn from a well-established experienced team of Product Specialists, Portfolio Managers, and Investment Advisors
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
- Ideally 1-3 years experience in a Rates or more broadly FICC sales, trading or structuring experience
- Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record
- Strong interest in global financial markets & derivative instruments
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team orientated player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task & work under pressure
- Solid work ethic and high levels of motivation
- Time management and the ability to prioritize
- Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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