OUR IMPACT
The Executive Compensation team advises on the design, structure, and governance of executive compensation programs, including CEO and NEO pay. The team partners closely with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, supporting materials, analyses, and key decision-making. They lead regulatory review, compliance, and responses to external inquiries related to compensation programs, while conducting competitor benchmarking and market analysis using public filings and disclosures. The team also collaborates with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners, including Controllers, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, and HCM, to support firmwide initiatives.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Prepare materials and analyses for the Compensation Committee and Board-level discussions
- Conduct executive compensation benchmarking and review SEC filings, proxy statements, and market data
- Support design and modeling of executive compensation programs and incentive structures
- Develop compensation disclosures and regulatory reporting materials (e.g., proxy)
- Perform analytical work, including back-testing and outlier analysis for regulatory and strategic insights
- Support regulatory processes and draft responses to inquiries and feedback
- Partner across HCM and business teams to improve processes and execution
- Deliver clear, data-driven insights and presentations to senior stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with large datasets to develop clear insights
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 8–12+ years of relevant experience in executive compensation, consulting, or related field
KEY LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
- Strong judgment and discretion in highly sensitive, Board-level matters
- Ability to distill complex topics into clear, executive-ready insights
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to anticipate stakeholder needs
- Confident communicator with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
- High standards of accuracy, ownership, and execution
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $100000-$250000. 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
- Bachelor's degree
- 8-12+ years of relevant experience in executive compensation, consulting, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- Experience working with large datasets and performing analytical work
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong judgment and discretion in highly sensitive, Board-level matters
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.
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
