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Asset & Wealth Management, External Investing Group, Venture Secondary Team, Investment Associate

The Goldman Sachs Group
$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
United States, California, San Francisco
Feb 06, 2026
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. External Investing Group (XIG) The External Investing Group (XIG) is responsible for identifying, researching and selecting leading third-party investment managers. The group provides investors with advisory and investment solutions across leading private equity funds, co-investment strategies, secondaries, hedge fund managers, GP stakes, real estate managers, public equity and fixed income strategies. With over 350 professionals across 11 offices globally, XIG helps institutional and individual investors with their program design, manager diligence, portfolio construction and risk management. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL We are seeking an intellectually curious Associate to join our growing investment team. This individual will play a key role in sourcing, analyzing, and executing investments throughout the entire deal process. The role also includes involvement in operational initiatives, adopting internal AI technology, and supporting fundraising efforts. Associates take on substantial responsibility and are a crucial component to the deal teams and investment decisions. Responsibilities Create financial analyses, models, and internal memos to evaluate potential investments Drive due diligence processes for direct and fund investments Understand market trends and develop industry perspectives through research and market sector reports Assist in proactively sourcing new investment opportunities Analyze, monitor, and manage current portfolio holdings Represent the firm at annual meetings, investor conferences, and industry events to build relationships Assist in various operational activities, testing/adopting internal AI technology, and fundraising endeavors SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with a outstanding academic track record 2-3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, growth equity, or investments Adaptive team player with collaborative working style, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective communication Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic Proactive attitude with flexibility to take on special projects Curious and open mind for technology trends, products, and business models across multiple segments Passion for understanding venture capital and technology from an investment, legal, and operational perspective ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Salary Range The expected base salary for this San Francisco, California, United States-based position is $100000-$170000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end. Benefits Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.