Human Capital Management | Pine Street | VP | London

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MORE ABOUT THIS JOB
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Our people are our greatest asset - we say it often and with good reason. It is only with the determination and dedication of our people that we can serve our clients, generate long-term value for our shareholders and contribute to the broader public. We take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative work spaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our people the flexibility and support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office. We are open to considering requests for flexible working.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Our Impact
Pine Street, a group within the Goldman Sachs Talent Development function, prepares partners and select managing directors to lead the firm's next generation of people and businesses, and to advance the firm's culture.
In pursuit of this mission, Pine Street aims to be a world-class leadership development organization that enhances the reputation of Goldman Sachs as an institution committed to leadership excellence, and develops leaders who help the firm capitalize on the most important commercial opportunities.

The Pine Street Leadership Development Initiative has been detailed in two Harvard Business School cases as well as The Handbook of Teaching Leadership by Nitin Nohria, Scott Snook and Rakesh Khurana (Sage Publications, 2011)

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping the firm's overall leadership development strategy
• Design, develop, and deliver strategic, innovative, and practical leadership-based interventions and solutions that address client needs in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Conduct executive leadership assessments and provide insights to the firm regarding senior talent
• Coach senior leaders on leadership transitions, leadership integration and leadership development
• Serve as a core team member for a variety of initiatives and take a hands-on approach with project management
• Build relationships across the senior leadership community to serve as a point of contact and trusted advisor

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree or PhD preferred
  
• Demonstrated experience developing top leaders in admired companies through assessment, development programs, coaching or compelling experiences
• Group facilitation and consultative skills
• Ability to coach senior leaders
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills and demonstrated client service focus
• Ability to function well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment that demands creativity, energy and excellence
• Strong commercial orientation and good understanding of the firm's business
• A strong growth mindset and consistent focus on self-improvement
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of working experience, 3-5 years in the field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an executive coach within an organization or as an external coach
• Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting executive assessments
• Organizational psychology background desirable
• Ability to teach and speak on leadership topics

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:

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