Asset & Wealth Management - Head of International ETF Strategy & Development - Vice President - London

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset 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 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.

• Leading and coordinating the strategic roadmap for ETFs as well as the end-to-end product design, development, launch and ongoing oversight for ETFs in partnership with the broader Global Product Strategy team.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to prioritize and efficiently execute on new ETF product ideas that leverage the firm's investment capabilities and best thinking, drive scale and address meaningful and measurable client demand.
• Developing and communicating ETF product proposals and strategic ETF platform updates for senior management, boards, and internal governance committees.
• Technical project management of new product design and structuring, changes to existing ETFs, evaluating, and identifying conversion opportunities, as well as helping drive and oversee infrastructure requirements for broad ETF product initiatives (working with capital markets, investment teams, distribution, legal, tax, compliance, fund services, finance, operations, etc.)
• Owning the ongoing product management to ensure the ETF product suite remains competitive, is properly positioned to address commercial growth opportunities, and in compliance with latest regulations.
• Keeping abreast of major developments in the industry (i.e. regulations, tax, competition, etc.) that create new opportunities or challenges to our business.

• Bachelor's degree, CFA or MBA preferred, 10+ years of financial industry experience.
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses are required (and will be sponsored by the firm if not already completed).
• In-depth knowledge of the ETF industry, client channels, capital markets, vehicle mechanics and infrastructure requirements through previous experience in ETF product management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others across all levels and functions.
• Proactive problem solver with a strong work ethic, strategic mindset, and commercial perspective.
• Strong technical skills including high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with industry data, vendors, operating models, etc.