Human Capital Management, Equity Compensation Associate - Distribution Lead, Dallas

The Goldman Sachs Group
United States, Texas, Dallas
Apr 30, 2025
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. As part of the Compensation function, the Equity Compensation team's primary responsibility is supporting the firm's global equity plan design and ongoing administration. The team is routinely tasked with leading initiatives to solve the operational aspects of the firm's intricate equity compensation processes including related regulatory and service delivery challenges. This function requires liaising with other departments such as Controllers, Private Wealth Management, Legal, and Tax and will also involve providing support to other HCM functions, including Firmwide Compensation, Executive Compensation, Employee Relations, and HCM Business Partners. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL Manage certain stages of the global equity plan lifecycle, including leading the distribution of year-end and off-cycle awards Perform monthly/annual analysis and reporting, including data reconciliation, ad-hoc data requests, and generating reports for cross-functional partners Analyze and review data to prepare compensation disclosures for regulatory filings and shareholder communications Manage audit requests, encompassing SOX internal controls documentation, external auditor collaboration, and equity reporting for financial and regulatory compliance Partner with stakeholders, including Engineering, to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, minimize risk and streamline processes Assist in the planning and analysis related to Goldman Sachs acquisitions and the impact on Equity Compensation Work closely with team members and stakeholders to foster professional growth and career development QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or a related field in HR Approximately 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and knowledge of equity compensation Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification preferred Experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Fidelity) Data analytics mindset with the ability to work with Excel on a day-to-day basis; comfortable using vlookups, pivot tables, and other analytical tools Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to succinctly summarize issues and assess impact Commitment to excellence with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients Demonstrated client service focus and a strong sense of urgency Thinks multiple steps ahead; prepares for potential problems and escalates issues when appropriate Demonstrate knowledge of using PowerPoint to design management-level presentations, presenting results that tell a clear and compelling financial story 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 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.