Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - Fixed Income Client Portfolio Management, Multi-Sector - Vice President - London

Fixed Income & Liquidity Solutions Overview

Fixed Income and Liquidity Solutions, within Public Investing, manages more than $1.9 trillion in assets for a variety of clients, including private wealth mandates and institutional clients such as insurance companies, pension funds, and endowments. The team has a long history of investing across public fixed income strategies including rates, currency and credit on behalf of our clients. Investment ideas are created through collaboration between portfolio managers, research analysts, and traders.

Role Overview

Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Multi-Sector Fixed Income team is a leading provider of separately managed accounts (SMAs), mutual funds, and ETFs - managing over $200 billion in global assets. As a Vice President on our Client Portfolio Manager (CPM) team, you will be a key driver of client engagement, marketing, and product development for both institutional (Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Financial Institutions, Insurance companies and Corporates) as well as retail channels. In addition, the Client Portfolio Managers collaborate with clients on topics including asset allocation, risk budgeting, and portfolio optimization. Globally focused, our team manages assets for clients across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The team has portfolio managers and investors based in New York, London, Singapore, Bangalore, and Japan. Our goal is to provide investment solutions spanning the global fixed income markets across the full suite of Multi-Sector solutions (agg, agg plus, income-oriented, and unconstrained) to meet each client’s individual investment objectives.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise & Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on GSAM's Global Fixed Income and Multi-Sector Solutions, portfolio construction methodologies, and performance attribution. Mentor junior team members and act as a go-to resource for our breadth of offerings, demonstrating a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and market trends.
• Client Communication & Relationship Management: Act as a senior point of contact for sales teams, financial advisors, and clients, proactively addressing inquiries related to portfolio positioning, performance, market outlook, and product platform. Cultivate strong relationships with key clients and provide tailored investment solutions. Maintain and expand existing client relationships through communication of relevant market/portfolio information and opportunities by leading periodic portfolio reviews.
• Marketing & Content Strategy: Lead the development and execution of compelling marketing materials, including pitchbooks, presentations, commentaries, and website content. Drive the creation of thematic content that highlights our investment expertise and differentiators.
• Sales Leadership & Client Acquisition: Partner with senior sales leaders to present our strategies to prospective clients, effectively articulating our investment philosophy, process, and performance track record. Lead client meetings, conference calls, and due diligence sessions.
• Market Intelligence & Investment Strategy: Continuously monitor and analyze fixed income markets, economic indicators, and competitor strategies to identify opportunities and inform portfolio positioning. Contribute to the development of investment insights and market commentary and provide input on investment strategy.
• Portfolio Review & Performance Analysis: Oversee the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate client-specific portfolio reviews and performance reports, ensuring clear and concise communication of key investment themes and results. Analyze portfolio performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with portfolio managers, strategists, and engineers on various team-related strategic projects, including product development, platform enhancements, and process optimization. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance the growth and efficiency of the Multi-Sector platform.
• Product Development & Market Research: Work with the investment team to identify product development opportunities that align with market trends and client needs. Conduct competitive analyses, peer group analyses, and overall market research to inform product development and marketing strategies.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on fixed income client portfolio management.
• In-depth understanding of fixed income markets and vehicles.
• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex investment concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and clients.
• Expert PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create visually appealing and informative presentations that effectively convey complex information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Highly self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to learn and retain new concepts and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Willingness to travel for client engagement opportunities.