Role Overview
The analyst/associate in Global Network Management supports the development and execution of the firm’s global agent bank strategy. The role focuses on maintaining effective bank relationships, delivering commercial outcomes, and ensuring alignment with the firm’s risk, regulatory, and operational frameworks. Bank Relations partner with senior relationship managers and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize service delivery, manage risk, and support strategic bank initiatives across regions and products.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain effective working relationships with external agent banks and internal stakeholders (Treasury, Legal, Operations, Risk, Business Units)
- Support senior engagement with banks, including preparing materials and tracking actions
- Escalate issues clearly and proactively to senior team members
- Represent the firm in routine interactions with bank network stakeholders and at industry forums
Commercial & Analytical Execution
- Analyze bank fee structures, service levels, and account activity to identify risks and optimization opportunities
- Interpret data and contribute to recommendations on cost, service, and relationship positioning
- Support negotiations and commercial discussions through data-backed analysis
- Proactively identify anomalies in bank performance or pricing
Risk, Control & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal risk frameworks and external regulatory requirements (e.g. KYC, CASS)
- Understand and articulate the risk implications of relationship decisions
- Partner with Risk, Legal, and Audit to support governance and control processes
- Escalate issues appropriately and contribute to remediation actions
Business & Strategic Support
- Support evaluation of new markets, products, and bank capabilities
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including RFPs, bank selection, and footprint optimization
- Assist in preparing materials for senior forums and relationship reviews
- Participate in industry working groups and market infrastructure discussions
Operational & Product Coverage
- Develop working knowledge of banking products including custody, cash, payments, and securities services
- Understand trade lifecycle and how bank services support business activity
- Assist in resolving operational issues and improving service delivery across the network
- Coordination with Operations teams on service performance and issue resolution
Skills & Experience
Core Skills
- Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret complex datasets
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgement balancing cost, risk, and service considerations
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment
Experience / Knowledge
- Understanding of banking, custody, or treasury functions preferred
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. KYC, client asset rules)
- Experience working with external financial institutions or vendors is advantageous
Behavioral Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability
- Able to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Operates calmly under pressure and demonstrates professional maturity
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $80000-$135000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
Skills Required
- Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret complex datasets
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgment balancing cost, risk, and service considerations
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, cross-functional environment
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Professional maturity and ability to operate calmly under pressure
- Understanding of banking, custody, or treasury functions
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as KYC and client asset rules
- Experience working with external financial institutions or vendors
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
