Goldman Sachs Alternatives - Private Equity Investing - Analyst - London

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives makes direct equity investments across Americas 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. Analysts 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

Analysts 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:

1 to 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 academic
Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the job with a genuine enthusiasm to work and private equity. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. European language skills are a plus
Demonstrates versatility in adapting to different industries and geographies
Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide variety of people

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTING

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

1 to 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 academic
Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the job with a genuine enthusiasm to work and private equity. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. European language skills are a plus
Demonstrates versatility in adapting to different industries and geographies
Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide variety of people

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

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