Position Description
The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs' corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm's distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm's relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain informed about the firm's evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firm's social and sustainability agendas.
YOUR IMPACT
Are you passionate about the financial services industry? We're looking for a professional to join our International Management Team who wants to be a part of our Executive Office Division and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs.
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OUR IMPACT
The Executive Office plays an integral role in building, enhancing, and communicating the Goldman Sachs culture and brand both within and outside of the firm. The Executive Office in Tokyo works across all areas of the firm in reviewing current business and other strategic initiatives for senior regional and divisional management. There are also specialized functions, such as Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, and the Office of Corporate Engagement. These functions work closely with the senior management to provide our people, our clients, and key influencers information about the firm.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our projects will provide you with a unique exposure to the breadth of activities at the firm as well as the chance to work closely with many senior divisional leaders. Not only will you be focused on Japan, but you will have the opportunity to establish a broader perspective on Asia/Global businesses.
This role also offers a unique opportunity to work in the International Management Team of the Executive Office. As a member of this team your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Managing key internal and external engagements for senior management, including senior leadership trips to Tokyo, Japan-based client engagement with firmwide senior leadership, internal townhalls and ad hoc events
- Involvement in promoting initiatives across all the firm's businesses and divisions, including culture events, sustainability, diversity and inclusion
- Coordination between key stakeholders across various business units on firmwide projects and initiatives, such as OneGS and strategic business planning
- Preparation of presentation materials for senior leadership in Tokyo and across our global offices
- Facilitating and administering management related meetings
- Compiling and summarizing information from across divisions to respond to regulator inquiries
- Ongoing strategic assessment of existing business franchises and competitive positioning
- Involvement with specialized functions within the Executive Office, in particular Office of Corporate Engagement and Office of Government Affairs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1.5+ years of working experience in a fast paced, demanding business environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in Japanese and English
- Strong interpersonal skills, detail-orientated, motivated, and hardworking
- Ability to work independently, creatively, and exercise good judgment
- Strong business acumen and team player
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Confident with handling multiple projects, deadlines, personalities, and broad-based coverage
- Knowledge and understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and adaptability to other software products
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
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