HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.
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
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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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.