Asset & Wealth Management

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As a 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.

Role Overview

The Loan Asset Management Senior Associate / Junior Vice President will sit within the Loan Asset Management (“LAM”) team and support the active management of a diversified commercial real estate loan portfolio. The LAM team manages a broad range of commercial real estate loans, including performing and non‑performing senior and junior positions, floating‑rate transitional loans, and complex structured finance investments.

This role supports day‑to‑day asset management execution in close coordination with real estate credit teams, borrowers, servicers, and internal stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical judgment, the ability to manage multiple loans concurrently, and versatility across property types, capital structures, and asset performance profiles.

Title will be determined based on experience, seniority, and demonstrated history managing distressed or underperforming loan assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of commercial real estate loans across multiple property types and performance profiles
• Develop a deep understanding of each loan’s capital structure, collateral, business plan, and exit strategy
• Perform ongoing credit and risk analysis, proactively identify issues, and formulate tactical and strategic recommendations
• Support active management of underperforming or distressed assets, including modifications, extensions, and resolution strategies
• Update and review property‑level cash flow models and valuations on a monthly basis
• Track and analyze key performance metrics including DSCR, debt yield, LTV, occupancy, NOI, and returns
• Monitor covenant compliance, reporting requirements, and borrower obligations
• Review reserve and construction draw requests and coordinate funding activity with servicers
• Lead or participate in borrower performance calls and document risks, action items, and outcomes
• Coordinate closely with servicers to monitor payments, remittances, and reporting accuracy
• Maintain detailed loan‑level notes, action plans, and performance commentary within Asset Management systems
• Prepare loan‑level and portfolio‑level reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc basis for senior management
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of quarterly business plans, dashboards, and management materials
• Partner with senior team members on special situations, process enhancements, and reporting improvements

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, accounting, economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in real estate loan asset management, servicing, or real estate credit
• Experience managing or supporting portfolios of commercial real estate loans across multiple asset types
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate valuation, underwriting, and lending fundamentals
• Proven financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple assets and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including borrower and internal stakeholder interaction
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience managing distressed, underperforming, or special situation loans
• Experience working with asset management databases and portfolio reporting tools
• Prior exposure to loan workouts, modifications, extensions, or resolution strategies
• Argus experience a plus, but not required

Leveling & Title Considerations

• Senior Associate: Typically 3–5 years of experience with strong asset management fundamentals and exposure to complex or underperforming loans
• Junior Vice President: Typically 5+ years of experience with demonstrated ownership of distressed assets, borrower negotiations, and independent credit judgment