Private Wealth Management, Credit Specialist, Cross Markets Team, Vice President, London | Lond[...]

Private Wealth Management, Credit Specialist, Cross Markets Team, Vice President, London

Job Description

OUR IMPACT

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 Executive Director to join the Cross Markets Team (CMT) in London that sits within the PWM Capital Markets team in Private Wealth Management. 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 the Credit Specialist within CMT, your role will include two key responsibilities. The first will be to underwrite the credit risk of our successful Structured Notes issuer platform and build a robust governance framework around issuer risk for the global PWM platform. The second responsibility will be to help supercharge the credit business in EMEA by providing support to both Private Wealth Advisors and clients in navigating the credit landscape.

• Underwrite our Structured Notes issuer platform, ensuring good governance around issuer credit exposure for the Global PWM business
• Having a firm understanding of all of our current and prospective Structured Note issuers and associated credit risks
• Work closely with Private Wealth Advisors to support their PWM clients in credit product discussions
• 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
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ideally 10-15 years of experience as a credit analyst, specifically with Financials and structured credit
• 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
• Entrepreneurial and a demonstrated ability to think outside the box
• 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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