Entry Level Senior Director Strategic Partnerships Jobs
New grad senior director strategic partnerships jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where demonstrated relationship-building skills or internship work in business development can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and Education, with employers like DaVita, CarGurus, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Who we are:
GBM Strategy, Investments & Partnerships is responsible for driving cross-asset business development and strategy to maintain our market-leading position as a client-centric, digital-first business. The team consists of highly dynamic individuals who lead efforts to pioneer innovation and new business opportunities utilizing technology and automation to best service clients, grow revenues, and achieve operational efficiencies. In close collaboration with leaders and stakeholders across the firm, the team (i) identifies and executes on complex and innovative multi-year growth opportunities to align with market structure developments, (ii) leads inorganic growth opportunities through minority investments, commercial arrangements and acquisitions that focus on capital markets technologies, and (iii) drives commercial outcomes through client partnerships on market structure and digital priorities.
GBM Strategy, Investments & Partnerships – Analyst (New York)
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an analyst to join the GBM Strategy, Investments and Partnerships team to support market structure and strategic partnerships efforts. Candidates must have a strong interest in financial technologies and market structure developments. Existing familiarity with the market structure landscape – capital markets technologies, market participants and regulations – is highly desired.
Responsibilities:
- Support partnership efforts with new and existing market infrastructures
- Drive and advocate for market structure outcomes with key clients and infrastructure providers
- Maximize value derived through revenue share opportunities and expense savings
- Deepen client connectivity through market structure engagement, including bilateral engagement with key clients and publication of broad-based market-leading content
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following:
- 1-2 years of working experience in financial markets or consulting, preferably with exposure to capital markets technology
- Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint); FactSet proficiency is desirable
- Track record of thinking strategically and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Genuine interest in technology and markets, and exhibits intellectual curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative and team-oriented
- Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $110000-$125000. 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.
Who we are:
GBM Strategy, Investments & Partnerships is responsible for driving cross-asset business development and strategy to maintain our market-leading position as a client-centric, digital-first business. The team consists of highly dynamic individuals who lead efforts to pioneer innovation and new business opportunities utilizing technology and automation to best service clients, grow revenues, and achieve operational efficiencies. In close collaboration with leaders and stakeholders across the firm, the team (i) identifies and executes on complex and innovative multi-year growth opportunities to align with market structure developments, (ii) leads inorganic growth opportunities through minority investments, commercial arrangements and acquisitions that focus on capital markets technologies, and (iii) drives commercial outcomes through client partnerships on market structure and digital priorities.
GBM Strategy, Investments & Partnerships – Analyst (New York)
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an analyst to join the GBM Strategy, Investments and Partnerships team to support market structure and strategic partnerships efforts. Candidates must have a strong interest in financial technologies and market structure developments. Existing familiarity with the market structure landscape – capital markets technologies, market participants and regulations – is highly desired.
Responsibilities:
- Support partnership efforts with new and existing market infrastructures
- Drive and advocate for market structure outcomes with key clients and infrastructure providers
- Maximize value derived through revenue share opportunities and expense savings
- Deepen client connectivity through market structure engagement, including bilateral engagement with key clients and publication of broad-based market-leading content
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following:
- 1-2 years of working experience in financial markets or consulting, preferably with exposure to capital markets technology
- Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint); FactSet proficiency is desirable
- Track record of thinking strategically and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Genuine interest in technology and markets, and exhibits intellectual curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative and team-oriented
- Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $110000-$125000. 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.
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Entry Level Senior Director Strategic Partnerships Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior director strategic partnerships job?
Start by building experience in business development, account management, or sales through internships, student organizations, or freelance projects. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate cross-functional collaboration, strong communication, and an understanding of partnership lifecycles. A compelling portfolio of projects, even from academic or volunteer work, gives entry level applicants a genuine edge over candidates with an unfocused resume.
Which companies hire entry level senior director strategic partnershipss?
Companies hiring entry level senior director strategic partnershipss right now include DaVita, CarGurus, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage technology companies, large enterprise organizations expanding their partnerships function, and media or healthcare firms building out their business development pipelines.
Are there remote entry level senior director strategic partnerships jobs?
Yes, though remote availability at this level is more limited than for senior roles. About 50% of entry level senior director strategic partnerships openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, meaning many employers still prefer on-site candidates who can build internal relationships and get hands-on training during their first role in partnerships.
Are these new grad senior director strategic partnerships jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles in strategic partnerships. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or campus leadership as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio rather than a long work history. New grad candidates who have led cross-team projects or managed external relationships during school are competitive applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior director strategic partnershipss?
Entry Level senior director strategic partnerships roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on partnerships for distribution, revenue growth, or ecosystem expansion, and they typically have structured onboarding programs that develop junior candidates into full partnership contributors.