Asset & Wealth Management, Private Wealth Management, Business Unit Manager, Vice President - Chicago at Goldman Sachs, Inc.

Business Unit Manager

The Business Unit Manager, as a member of the Regional Management Team, plays a major role in managing the day to day operations of the office. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Region Head on all aspects of office management, including people development and business strategy. The Business Unit Manager will also work closely with Private Wealth's Senior Management Team, along with key stakeholders and partners throughout the business. The position requires good knowledge of the Private Wealth Management industry complemented by strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Wealth Management

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.

Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management (PWM) specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management plans for high net worth individuals and families, as well as select institutions, including foundations and endowments. PWM Teams work one-on-one with clients to advise and deliver customized strategies drawn from our deep investment experience, diverse wealth management capabilities and global reach. Our Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs) deliver an unparalleled investment platform inclusive of the full product and service offerings of Goldman Sachs and beyond, which may include tax and estate planning, philanthropic planning and private banking and lending services. As client needs evolve, this close relationship allows the team to offer complementary services and new opportunities by leveraging the resources of Goldman Sachs and beyond.

Core member of Regional Management Team involved in executing and developing strategy to achieve local goals

Assist local Regional Head in the overall supervision, management and running of the office

Manage, develop and recruit regional office employees, including Private Wealth Advisors, Financial Analysts, Wealth Management Professionals, Financial Investment Professionals, Business Development Professionals, Interns and Administrative Assistants

Create annual strategy and performance targets for teams, and track business metrics for the office

Ensure seamless daily business operations and client experience through close coordination with business partners in Operations, Compliance, Legal, Human Capital Management, Finance and Technology divisions

Have a broad understanding of office's clients and largest prospective client opportunities

Perform regulatory supervisory functions for the business

Oversee office marketing, branding, and client engagement strategy

Facilitate cross-functional efforts on a variety of national strategic initiatives and special projects related to business profitability, growth and operations

Handle office budgeting process, expenses and procurement

Manage personnel related issues, including employee training and development, performance reviews, compensation and promotion recommendations, and mentoring

Ensure that all employees are in compliance with regulatory requirements, include registrations and series exams

Resolve conflicts inter/intra-office

Assist teams with strategically optimizing effectiveness and efficiency through best practice sharing and business planning

Manage resource allocation decisions across teams

Bachelor's Degree Required

Self-starter who takes ownership and can lead/manage projects independently

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster a strong network of relationships; confidence to work closely with senior management

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

Highly organized and process oriented with strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through

Results-oriented: ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, handling multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered

Good judgment and discretion, with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and care

Commitment to excellence and a high level of integrity

Teamwork orientation

People and Project Management experience a plus

Financial industry experience a plus

SIE and Series 7, 9, 63 and 10 (must be obtained within first 3 months of employment)

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Salary Range The expected base salary for this Chicago, Illinois, United States-based position is $85000-$240000. 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.

Job Info

Job Identification 170188

Job Category Vice President

Posting Date 04/28/2026, 04:48 PM

Locations Chicago, IL, United States