Senior Analyst Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing, London

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives makes direct equity investments across North America and Europe in a broad range of industries and we seek to maximize investment value through operational and financial value creation. Our goal is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high quality companies with strong management teams. Associates in Private Equity are part of a talented team of investment professionals responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. Associates in Private Equity are part of a talented team of investment professionals responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. You will be involved in a wide range of high-profile transactions which may include management buyouts take-privates add-on acquisitions build ups restructurings recapitalizations and dispositions.

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTING

The Private Equity Investing business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been operating for over 30 years and invests across a broad range of industries geographies and transaction types with 100 dedicated investment professionals globally. The latest flagship fund in our private equity platform is the West Street Capital Partners VIII a $9.7bn vehicle. We pursue a strategy focused on long-term capital appreciation by committing to high-quality companies with strong management teams and actively supporting their development and value creation.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Associates in Private Equity Investing will be integrally involved with all aspects of the investment cycle including: sourcing identifying and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities; building relationships with management teams senior advisors and external industry experts; performing due diligence; financing structuring and closing transactions as well as developing monitoring and implementing value creation strategies at our existing portfolio companies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for highly motivated well-rounded team players who are passionate about investing and want to build a long-term career at Goldman Sachs with the following skills:

Business and Investment Judgement

• Demonstrates good investment instincts and a thoughtful approach to investment opportunities. Ability to consider macro and micro drivers for investment success
• Entrepreneurial mind-set in evaluating new investment opportunities
• Demonstrates versatility in adapting to different industries and geographies

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. European language skills are a plus
• Structured and succinct presentation and communication
• Relationship-building skills and ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders both internal and external

Technical Skills

• Top-tier financial modelling and analytical skills including a thorough understanding of corporate finance concepts
• Detail orientated approach to financial modelling and analytics

Soft Skills & Motivation

• High level of integrity strong work ethic and commitment to the job with a genuine enthusiasm to work and private equity
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and keen to take on responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem-solving

Background

• Minimum of 2 years experience with leading investment banks consulting firms corporate private equity firms and other alternative asset managers
• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification with a track record of excellence in career and academics