Engineering - Associate in Chief Operating Officer Team – Warsaw

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Engineering Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical centre of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Your Impact

If you are looking for a high-impact position to utilize your communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, then our team is the ideal opportunity for you. You will partner closely with the EMEA Engineering Chief Operating Officer (COO) team and key stakeholders to support complex organizational and business initiatives. This role is designed to help align the Engineering division with its rapidly changing environment, optimize operational processes, and increase engagement with engineers internally and externally to attract and retain top talent. You will enjoy a role that rewards stakeholder engagement, analytical rigor, structured communication, and project coordination. You will bring relentless curiosity and a passion for advancing human potential and accelerating organizational transformation.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

In this role as an Associate on the EMEA Engineering COO team, you will partner with cross-divisional teams to support the execution of EMEA Engineering’s strategic priorities. Key initiatives may include supporting location strategy, people strategies, optimizing Engineering-specific processes, and coordinating targeted internal or external meetings.

You will develop a broad understanding of the Engineering organization, IT infrastructure, and the complexities of the financial services industry. You will help the COO team accelerate organizational transformation through clear, structured, and empathetic communication. The value you create will be rooted in data-driven insights, reporting, and cross-team collaboration. You will also leverage your advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills to create executive-ready presentations and manage complex datasets to elevate our Goldman Sachs Engineering brand and streamline business operations.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business management, corporate strategy, COO support, project management, or operations roles within technology or financial services.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and IT/technology concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including Excel skills in pivot tables, data manipulation, and financial/operational modelling, as well as the ability to translate complex analyses into polished, executive-ready presentations and visual narratives.
• Proven track record of supporting end-to-end projects, tracking deliverables, managing risk, and ensuring stakeholder alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to identify operational bottlenecks, document workflows, and suggest automated or optimized processes to drive efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience building and maintaining management dashboards, KPIs, and operational reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable drafting briefings and messaging for senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong intellectual curiosity and problem-solving ability to transform abstract ideas into structured, operational solutions.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a client-service mindset; ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-divisionally.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.