Senior Analyst​/Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing; m f x

Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing (m f x) London

Analyse Reporting Quant, Investment Vollzeit mit Führungsaufgaben mit betrieblicher Altersvorsage

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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