JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUR IMPACT

Are you interested in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? Are looking for a new opportunity to showcase your problem-solving and analytical skills? Do you have a passion for working with people? We have an Associate role in our India Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team within the Human Capital Management (HCM) division. You will be valued for your intellectual curiosity, your innovative approach to problem-solving, and your strong analytical skills. You will have a direct impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset: our people.

OUR IMPACT

As a division, HCM 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. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion team is the leading voice and advisor to the firm to achieve greater diverse representation through data, accountability, culture and brand. We help evolve the firm’s diversity strategy by fostering an environment that values different perspectives, challenges conventional thinking and maximizes the potential of all our people.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• As a member of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team, you will play a critical role in delivering on DEI strategy and framework in India.
• Develop and execute DEI projects and initiatives to support the firm’s strategy, working closely with the Head of DEI for India.
• Support the firm’s leadership on DEI initiatives, working with Divisional Leadership, the India Diversity Committee, and the Inclusion Networks.
• Provide advisory services to various diverse populations and focus areas including women, disability, LGBTQ+, religion and culture, and veterans.
• Draft communications and briefing papers for internal and external purposes (e.g., internal communications, press publications, public speaking engagements and other external networks and groups)
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports to inform our approach, communicate priorities and measure progress.
• Interface with internal partners (e.g., Corporate Communications, Legal, Employee Relations, HCM Business Partners) on key projects.
• Identify opportunities and support development of appropriate relationships with external partners and associations to enable information gathering and advocacy.
• Support the firm’s participation in benchmarking surveys and regional award submissions.
• Perform research on market and regulatory developments in the DEI arena.
• Support on operational activities related to event management, budgeting, invoicing, vendor empanelment in a timely and efficient manner

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated interest and experience in diversity equity and inclusion, talent management, advocacy efforts, and/or other related fields.
• Excellent project management skills
• Results-oriented with ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to drive consensus and influence outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a client focus and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment and risk management.