Goldman Sachs

CWM, PWM, Relationship Manager – Analyst – Westport, CT

Posted on: 30 Jan 2021

Norwalk, CT

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MISSION

As an important member of United Capital Financial Advisers, Inc., a Goldman Sachs Company, the Relationship Manager acts as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. This individual is responsible for the management and monitoring of the relationship ensuring a consistent positive client experience including working with the team to ensure all commitments are completed and followed through in a timely manner.

This position requires a pro-active approach and ability to independently carry out the duties of the position. The ideal candidate should exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, good judgment and ability to take initiative. The ability to effectively manage time and multi-task with attention to detail is critical to this role.

CONSUMER AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION (CIMD)

The Consumer and Investment Management Division includes Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), Private Wealth Management (PWM) and our Consumer business (Marcus by Goldman Sachs). We provide asset management, wealth management and banking expertise to consumers and institutions around the world. CIMD partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

PWM

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Development:

* Actively participate in all assigned Managing Director or Wealth Adviser client meetings.
* Demonstrate the ability to escalate potential client issues to Managing Director or Wealth Adviser as appropriate.
* Actively document all notes and action items during client meetings and ensure all commitments made by the Managing Director or Wealth Adviser are being completed in a timely manner.
* Review task assignments for each client and work directly with team members to ensure all follow-up and action items as a result of client meetings are documented in Salesforce and completed within the specified time frame.
* Under the direct oversight of the Managing Director or Wealth Adviser, actively engage in Client Case Prep meetings, providing recommendations and feedback relative to the clients financial plan as appropriate.
* Responsible for reviewing statements, forecasting review data, developing a meeting agenda format, creating presentations, case documentation and deliverables for all assigned clients.
* Manage developing and maintaining suitability documentation utilizing client file standards.
* Ensure compliance notation is adhered to; demonstrate suitable and appropriate recommendations to ensure quality standards, including full and fair disclosure. Initiate, process and follow-up on new business, including the accurate completion and execution of Mind Maps.

Client Relationship Management

* Act as the primary point of contact for all client interactions, working with team members to ensure a timely response to all client questions and concerns.
* Establish and maintain positive relationships with existing firm clients to ensure client satisfaction.

Professional Growth & Development:

* Provide thoughts and feedback relative to operational procedures for servicing clients including making recommendations for increased efficiency within the current process.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

* A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Must have 3-5 years working in a Client Service
* Comprehensive knowledge of financial industry.

Skills and Knowledge:

* Demonstrates analytical ability, good judgment, problem solving, responsibility, personal integrity, and is able to deal with confidential information on a daily basis.
* A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, positive professional attitude and demeanor.
* Must be able to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy on behalf of supervisors when dealing with other executives and levels of management.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
* Proficient in Google Apps
* Experience in Salesforce highly desired.
* Excellent customer service, good oral and written communication skills.
* Professional and articulate with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work efficiently, effectively and independently to see projects through to conclusion.
* Excellent time management, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems.

Goldman Sachs

New York, New York

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. operates as an investment banking, securities, and investment management company worldwide. It operates in four segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The Investment Banking segment provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, spin-offs, and risk management; and underwriting services, such as debt and equity underwriting of public offerings and private placements of various securities and other financial instruments, as well as derivative transactions with public and private sector clients.

The Institutional Client Services segment is involved in client execution activities related to making markets in cash and derivative instruments for interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities; and provision of securities services comprising financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services, as well as the marketing and clearing of client transactions on various stock, options, and futures exchanges.

The Investing & Lending segment invests in and originates longer-term loans; and makes investments in debt securities and loans, public and private equity securities, and infrastructure and real estate entities, as well as provides unsecured and secured loans through its digital platforms. The Investment Management segment offers investment management services; and wealth advisory services consisting of portfolio management, financial planning and counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services. The company serves corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in New York, New York.