The Institutional Equity Sales desk specializes in the sale of equity securities both in the US and internationally. The desk’s institutional account base consists of hedge funds, mutual funds, and pension funds based primarily in the US. Salespeople are responsible for managing client relationships, providing access to firm content and resources, as well as producing investable ideas with the goal of helping clients grow their business and generate excess returns.
- Support senior sales staff with daily client inquiries and provide market color
- Liaise with research analysts, traders and other internal constituents to deliver the best of GS to the client base
- Synthesize and distribute daily research content
- Participate in the development investment ideas
- Market upcoming events
- Conferences, analyst marketing, corporate roadshows
- Develop relationships with customer accounts
Qualifications:
- Understanding of cash and derivative products
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial
- Ability to excel in face-paced, transaction-oriented environment
- Interest in global financial markets & derivative instruments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal/client coverage skills
- FINRA Series 7, 63
Skills Required
- Understanding of cash and derivative products
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial
- Ability to excel in fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment
- Interest in global financial markets and derivative instruments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal/client coverage skills
- FINRA Series 7, 63
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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What We Do
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