MORE ABOUT THIS JOB
INVESTMENT BANKING
Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Our Associates play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory teams and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. They will gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications and marketing skills. From maintaining client communication to helping structure client transactions, our Associates are a vital part of ’ banking team’s investments. seeks highly motivated, successful candidates for the associate role in London.
Responsibilities include:
Creating and analysing financial models, helping manage transaction processes and assisting in structuring transactions.
Developing financial models, performing customised company valuation analysis and actively being involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and fixed income and equity issuances.
Organising and preparing presentations, which explain industry trends, assessing clients’ situations to provide the necessary financial advice and recommending strategies to meet client goals.
Coordinating teams of tax advisors, auditors, attorneys, real estate valuers, and bankers for various transactions; leading due diligence processes and actively participating in the negotiations of legal documentation, preparations of internal committee presentations and fundings.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree, equivalent or above required
Prior real estate sector experience and investment banking background required
Familiarity with financial modelling, M&A transactions, CMBS financing, IPO required
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience of working in a client advisory capacity required
Involvement with evaluation, negotiation processes and cost reduction initiatives required
Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions
Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail
Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people
Proactive with an ability to develop into a senior real estate investment banking professional
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
The Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.