Executive Office - Culture, Speaker and Conference ...

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB: The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs corporate strategy, as well as in preserving the firms distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firms relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring our own people remain informed about the firms evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firms social and sustainability agendas. RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Team: The Culture, Speaker and Conference Strategy team partners with stakeholders across the firm to cultivate the culture of Goldman Sachs, and support the firms strategic approach to speaker engagement and global conferences and events. Role Summary: This role will support the sourcing, vetting, procurement and reporting of external and internal speakers for Goldman Sachs-sponsored conferences, external engagements as well as internal events. The role is best filled by a proactive generalist with strong project management and writing skills who can multi-task and drive long-term projects forward while pitching in with ad hoc events (e.g., partner meetings, alumni events, etc.) as they arise. Responsibilities include: Conferences and Events Provide organizational support in the sourcing, vetting and procurement of external speakers for firm conferences and events. Schedule planning calls for internal working groups Research potential speakers Confirm speaker and moderator availability for thought leadership events and conferences Work with Events team and coordinate calls to ensure speakers and moderators are prepared to participate Create speaker briefing documents (when not being handled by the business teams / Events) and liaise with appropriate parties to review and distribute Assist with facilitating execution of speaker agreements and collection of supporting documents to ensure timely payment Develop, maintain and deliver reporting and communications Create reporting docs for regular distribution that delineate strategy and tactical plans Create, manage and distribute various communications that engage other teams efforts and amplify conference and speaker efforts (BCS notes, upkeep of conference folders, conference summary trackers, speaker trackers, etc.) Support the firms efforts to develop, distribute and amplify content related to Goldman Sachs conferences and events across the firms channels, including, but not limited to: Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram) GSWeb com Internal content development: Work with the Corporate Communications, Global Marketing and divisional teams to schedule and draft appropriate multi-channel communications Goldman Sachs Speakers Bureau Support the launch and roll-out of the firms upcoming GS Speakers Bureau, which will identify and equip senior-level internal experts to give voice to the firms thought leadership across our core areas Prepare strategy and support documents for internal stakeholders Update internal tracking systems, and create and distribute reporting documents as needed Provide support for activities related to the Speaker Engagement System (SES), a centralized database that will facilitate the request, approval and tracking of all external speakers globally for the firms events, as well as requests for GS employees speaking at internal and external events. External Speaker Utilization Assist in managing the firms External Speaker Utilization initiative, which effectively and efficiently leverages external speakers through various events and opportunities throughout the firm. Ongoing / day-to-day responsibilities include: Liaise with Events and divisional teams to secure or confirm space for additional speaker events (targeted roundtables, lunch, etc.) Facilitate communication with various internal stakeholders about potential external speaker opportunities Create content / themes for additional speaker events Collect final event and attendee details for reporting purposes Required Skills and Experience Basic Qualifications Experience establishing and managing processes and communications Results-oriented, self-directed with demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects and function as part of a cohesive team Advanced skills in using PowerPoint to create compelling, visually engaging materials is required, as well as skill with Excel Ability to efficiently conduct in-depth research on a wide array of issues Demonstrates good judgment and discretion Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal Flexibility to work across various projects and with different stakeholders globally Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years related work or communications experience ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS: 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 firm-wide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and /careers . Were committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Created: 2024-11-02