OUR IMPACT

Alternative Capital Markets is a global team with 80+ alternative investment professionals across eight offices (New York, Albany, Dallas, London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shenzhen), responsible for over $120B+ in AUS, serving institutions, foundations, family offices, high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals. ACM is the architect of the Wealth Alternatives platform including private equity, private credit, private real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and related co-investments. These offerings include AM Private, XIG, and third-party external investment strategies, as well as differentiated private company access via both internal and external referrals. ACM’s full-service capital markets business covers the entire lifecycle of an alternative investment, from investment sourcing to client solutions, as well as a new discretionary offering enabling programmatic platform access, an in-house liquidity platform for clients (qualified matching service, or QMS), dedicated platform management and strategy. 

 

YOUR IMPACT

The Alternative Capital Markets (ACM) group within the Asset & Wealth Management Division (AWM) is looking for a Associate to join the team based in Zurich. ACM serves as the central interface between PWM clients and groups within Goldman Sachs, including AWM public and private direct investing efforts and the External Investing Group (XIG) group across private equity, private credit, private real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and related co-investments. 

Candidates should have a knowledge base of the Alternatives asset class(es) and understand fund structures across the product group(s)Prior client experience and sales is a preferred part of the role – applicants should be able to demonstrate examples of where they have built, maintained and grown relationships with prospective clients and existingHistorical experience of managing multiple projects on an ongoing basis and helping drive initiativesThe candidate needs to be detail oriented, organized and have a clear ability to multi-task and work to deadlinesAbility to organize roadshows and events would be beneficial as well as creative thinking around client engagement In addition to discussing new products, the candidate should be able to discuss existing portfolios and client review materials 

 

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree or HigherDeep understanding of financial markets and investment instruments Ideally 3-5 years’ experience in wealth management, asset management, private equity or hedge funds Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skillsTeam player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to engage, understand and improve complex systems and processSophisticated and tactful client manager who can effectively manage the entire investor lifecycleStrong ability to multi-task, with an ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlinesSelf-starter, with ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment and across group functionsSolid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail

 

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