Asset & Wealth Management, Retirement Planning and Advice, Vice President - Chicago

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 the 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.
This role resides in the Retirement Solutions business within the Client Solutions Group of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). Retirement Solutions includes our Defined Contribution business, our Retirement Intermediary and Insurance business and a dedicated large market retirement distribution effort. Within Defined Contribution, our primary offerings span investment products across the asset class spectrum (DCIO), advisory/OCIO services and digital advice/managed accounts.

THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual contributor responsible for the sale of Retirement Planning and Advice (workplace advice and managed accounts) to large plan sponsors. This Vice President role resides in the Retirement Solutions business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, effective presenter and have a passion for helping employees achieve their retirement goals. You will be well-versed in DC plan design, participant engagement strategies and competing advisory services available to large plan sponsors.

Location preferences for the role include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Newport Beach, San Francisco but other locations will be considered for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop and execute a strategic plan to earn new commitments for workplace advice and managed accounts to designated large plan sponsors.
* Assist the Consultant Relations team with cultivating relationships with key consultants and advisors actively involved in due diligence reviews of advice and managed accounts.
* Collaborate with internal teams to provide market feedback to ensure the product roadmap reflects future demand for key features and capabilities.
* Participate in industry forums and maintain significant external industry presence.
* Complete relevant CRM reporting to assist in pipeline management and business planning.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Defined Contribution experience
* Strong work ethic, highly motivated and entrepreneurial
* Highly collaborative and thrives in a team-based environment
* Existing relationships with large DC plan sponsors and consultants
* In-depth knowledge of DC services and investment advisory solutions
* Demonstrated track record of sales success as an individual contributor
* Exceptional presentation, communication and client development skills
* Ability to maintain a consistent travel schedule and manage to a travel budget
* Series 7 and 63 required (or ability to obtain within three months of employment)