Asset & Wealth Management Engineering Strategy & Operations , COO Team Associate Richardson

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs our Engineers dont just make things we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems architect low latency infrastructure solutions proactively guard against cyber threats and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses transform finance and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups is at the critical center of our business and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities Start here.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers building solutions in risk management big data mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Asset & Wealth Management Engineering

Across Wealth Management Goldman Sachs helps empower clients and customers around the world to reach their financial goals. Our advisor-led wealth management businesses provide financial planning investment management banking and comprehensive advice to a wide range of clients including ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals as well as family offices foundations and endowments and corporations and their employees. Our consumer business provides digital solutions for customers to better spend borrow invest and save. Across Wealth Management our growth is driven by a relentless focus on our people our clients and customers and leading-edge technology data and design.

Marcus by Goldman Sachs
As the online consumer banking business of Goldman Sachs Marcus operates as a digital bank providing high-yield savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) directly to individual consumers. Marcus combines Goldman Sachs 150+ years of expertise with intuitive digital experiences focusing on value transparency and simplicity for its millions of customers and is recognized as the largest pure online bank delivering a fully digital experience without physical branches.

This critical leadership role will be instrumental in optimizing the performance efficiency and productivity of our engineering and technology operations. The Technology COO will drive strategic initiatives to enhance overall technological output ensure disciplined financial management of resources and productivity and champion data-driven decision-making to align technology efforts directly with business value. This role requires an individual with a strong grip on metrics exceptional visualization capabilities and proven experience in capacity planning and vendor cost management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight & Performance Management:
  • Develop and implement operational strategies policies and procedures to significantly enhance productivity performance and efficiency across all technology teams.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks for engineering performance including DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency Change Lead Time Change Failure Percentage Failed Deployment Recovery Time) cycle time and quality of deliverables to assess operational health and identify areas for improvement.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement leveraging data and insights to streamline workflows and optimize engineering processes.
• Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Lead the adoption and application of business intelligence tools and practices within technology operations to provide real-time actionable insights into engineering performance resource utilization and project status.
  • Develop robust reporting and visualization frameworks that translate complex technical metrics into clear concise and impactful information for senior leadership and business stakeholders enabling informed strategic decisions.
  • Utilize AI and advanced analytics to identify trends predict potential issues and drive proactive optimizations across technology functions.
• Resource & Capacity Planning:
  • Oversee comprehensive capacity planning initiatives to anticipate future resource allocation needs balance demand with available resources and ensure optimal performance and scalability of technology infrastructure and teams.
  • Implement effective workforce planning strategies including hiring organizational design and training to support the evolving demands of technology operations.
• Financial & Vendor Management:
  • Manage technology operational budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness maximizing resource utilization and driving cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or innovation.
  • Lead vendor management efforts including contract negotiations performance monitoring and relationship management with technology partners and suppliers to ensure favorable terms and optimal value.
  • Implement robust cost tracking and reporting mechanisms to provide transparency into expenses and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Prioritization & Business Value Alignment:
  • Establish and manage prioritization frameworks that align technology initiatives with overarching business goals customer value and strategic objectives.
  • Work closely with business leaders and product teams to ensure technology roadmaps deliver maximum business value effectively balancing technical feasibility with strategic impact.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology operations engineering management or a similar role within a large complex organization preferably in the financial services industry.
  • Experience defining and driving business strategy and execution through concrete programs and strong leadership
  • Proven track record of driving significant improvements in engineering efficiency productivity and performance at scale.
  • Extensive experience with Business Intelligence tools data visualization platforms and advanced analytics for operational insights.
  • Demonstrated expertise in capacity planning resource allocation and large-scale vendor management.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a strong ability to define track and interpret key metrics across a broad range of technology functions.
  • Mastery of operational excellence principles process optimization and project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Lean).
  • Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and their business impact to diverse audiences.
  • Solid understanding of financial management budgeting and cost control within a technology context.
• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business Administration or a related quantitative field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.

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. Were 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 committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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. Were 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 committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity