What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Office, Government Relations, Associate, Washington DC position at Goldman Sachs?
About the Executive Office:
The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’s corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. The Executive Office is responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that Goldman Sachs’s own people remain informed about the firm’s evolving priorities. The Executive Office also partners with the firm’s businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firm’s social and sustainability agendas.
The Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs:
The Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs promotes constructive relations with governments and regulators, and supports the firm’s public policy agenda.
Responsibilities:
- Work across verticals in the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs, to identify current and emerging policy issues in support of the firm's legislative engagement, regulatory, and small business advocacy efforts.
- Help to establish Goldman Sachs as a thought leader in the financial services and small business spaces by executing and promoting initiatives such as 10,000 Small Business Voices , which helps small business owner alumni of the firm’s 10,000 Small Businesse s program advocate for policy changes that positively impact their businesses and communities.
- Cultivate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including 10,000 Small Businesses alumni, congressional offices, and teams within Goldman Sachs.
- Collaborate across the executive office and external partners to deliver events, develop surveys, research, ads, and newsletters that inform and amplify the firm’s small business and overall policy initiatives.
- Prepare briefing memos and presentations for senior executives and policymakers across legislative and regulatory bodies both in the U.S. and internationally
- Track and analyze policy issues as they advance through governmental bodies and work with internal partners to determine the impact to the firm
- Organize and drive strategy for managing data and impact metrics on behalf of the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs, including in Salesforce, Excel, and third-party advocacy platforms.
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of the key public policy issues, processes, and challenges facing Goldman Sachs and small businesses.
- Experience in tracking policy and strategy with the ability to foster collaborative decision-making, as well as strong relationship building skills.
- Strong content creation skills and highly proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Salesforce.
- The successful candidate is a highly-motivated individual who proactively takes ownership of their portfolios and works effectively in both independent and team settings.
- Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels.
- This is an office-based in Washington, DC, with occasional travel required.
- An undergraduate degree is required.
Salary Range:
The expected base salary for this Washington, District of Columbia, United States-based position is $100000-$160000. 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
Salary : $100,000 - $160,000
