Asset Management

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and meritocracy. We value our people and support their professional and personal growth.

We are seeking an Associate to join the EMEA Real Estate Sustainability & Impact team in London. The role focuses on integrating sustainability initiatives throughout the real estate lifecycle. The successful candidate will manage the Real Estate team's Sustainability & Impact (S&I) Framework, driving value creation, capital raising, and asset resilience, while reporting to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage ESG-related activities for the EMEA real estate portfolio, including due diligence, strategy setting, value creation initiatives, fund positioning, compliance, and performance reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in real estate ESG, conducting research on market dynamics, competitor activities, client needs, and ESG investment drivers.
• Monitor and implement S&I frameworks across real estate investments.
• Collaborate with acquisition and asset management teams to identify and track value-adding S&I initiatives during underwriting and ownership.
• Develop and communicate a compelling business case for S&I to diverse stakeholders.
• Work with legal, compliance, and other teams to advance S&I objectives, including policy and legal document amendments.
• Manage external vendor relationships to support the S&I program and assess vendor fit.
• Organize training, workshops, market updates, and educational sessions on S&I topics for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain an organized S&I resource library with version control.

Skills & Experience

• Several years of professional experience, ideally in both S&I and real estate sectors.
• Knowledge of real estate sustainability standards (CRREM, BREEAM, EPC, GRESB) and their practical application.
• Understanding of European ESG standards and trends (TCFD, SFDR, TNFD).
• Strong communication skills for internal and external engagement and influence.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Proficiency in creating presentation materials and data management spreadsheets.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines proactively.

Goldman Sachs is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.