Asset & Wealth Management, XIG, Portfolio Strategy & Risk Management, Associate / Vice President, New York

XIG provides clients with investment and advisory solutions, across leading hedge fund managers, private credit funds, private equity funds, real estate managers, public equity strategies, fixed income strategies and ESG (impact) strategies across all asset classes. XIG manages globally diversified programs, targeted sector-specific strategies, customized portfolios and a range of advisory services. Our investors access opportunities through new fund commitments, fund-of-fund investments, strategic partnerships, co-investments, secondary-market investments and seed-capital investments. With over 400 professionals across 13 offices around the world, XIG provides manager diligence, portfolio construction, risk management and liquidity solutions to investors, drawing on Goldman Sachs market insights and risk management expertise. We extend these global capabilities to the world's leading sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, governments, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, for which we invest or advise on over $400 billion of alternative investments, public equity strategies and fixed income strategies. We are focused on diversity of thought and have team members with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative and qualitative portfolio analysis to support portfolio and risk management for private market fund-of-funds and custom client portfolios.
• Conduct portfolio modeling to guide portfolio construction and leverage strategy; enhance portfolio management by analyzing proprietary data and contributing to broader portfolio analysis.
• Lead fund financing modeling and evaluate impacts on investor performance and leverage strategy.
• Present portfolio analysis and data-driven recommendations in Portfolio Strategy and Risk Management meetings; lead strategic initiatives and projects related to portfolio and risk management.
• Perform detailed industry research and deliver customized client solutions, ensuring accuracy in meeting client needs; assess risk factors and their impact on portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with deal teams, fund financing, and sales teams on portfolio construction and fund strategy modeling.
• Support fundraising activities through scenario and sensitivity analysis to inform portfolio strategy and product development.
• Develop and maintain models for evergreen fund structures, including liquidity management, capital flows, and portfolio construction, to optimize long-term performance and risk-adjusted returns.
• Research market developments and industry trends in evergreen fund strategies to shape strategic portfolio design and support data-driven decision-making within the portfolio strategy team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, consulting, or a related field; experience in portfolio construction and risk management preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to develop data-driven portfolio decisions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills to deliver clear recommendations to the Portfolio Strategy and Risk Management team.
• Demonstrated work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across varying levels of seniority in a team-oriented environment.

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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $125000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.