2027 | Americas | Chicago | Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management | New Associate
About Us
About the program
Our New Associate Program is a full-time program for individuals who have 2-5 years of experience and an advanced degree. As a new associate, you will be an integral part of our business and develop product-specific and function-specific skills and interact closely with senior professionals and clients.
As a participant, you will:
Receive the tools needed for professional growth and career advancement
Encounter new opportunities and challenges that will prepare you for the next level
Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm
- Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business / location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.
- A single applicant should not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities
About the division
Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) offers students an unparalleled opportunity to launch their careers at one of the world's leading financial institutions. We are committed to helping a diverse global client base—including mutual funds, hedge funds, pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, third-party wealth firms, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals—achieve their financial goals through strategic investment and advisory services. With over $3 trillion in assets under supervision, AWM delivers innovative solutions across traditional public investing and alternative investments, with a focus on long-term performance and client success.
A career within AWM at Goldman Sachs means joining a dynamic environment that fosters growth, diversity, and professional development. Our culture values integrity, transparency, and collaboration, encouraging individuals to work as part of a diverse team passionate about their craft and clients. AWM professionals participate in exciting investment opportunities, collaborate with talented colleagues across asset classes and regions, and build meaningful client relationships. We emphasize an apprenticeship culture, enabling junior team members to learn directly from seasoned professionals.
Wealth Management:
Wealth Management includes Private Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs Ayco, Wealth Solutions, and Private Banking, Lending & Deposits. Across Wealth Management, Goldman Sachs empowers clients and customers globally to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led businesses provide financial planning, investment management, banking, and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients, including ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and corporations and their employees. Our growth is driven by a relentless focus on clients and customers, our people, and leading-edge technology, data, and design.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience
- Advanced degree
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as offering multiple plan options with subsidized premiums and prescription coverage. Materials indicate there are no pre-existing condition limitations in the U.S. summary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are considered competitive, including employer 401(k) matching and access to financial education and planning resources. These features position long-term savings as a core component of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support programs include paid parenting leave, family-care leave, and resources such as childcare support and lactation rooms in some offices. These offerings signal emphasis on supporting caregivers alongside work.
Goldman Sachs Insights
What We Do
At Goldman Sachs, we believe progress is everyone’s business. That’s why we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices in all major financial centers around the world. More about our company can be found at www.goldmansachs.com
