The 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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
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 — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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