Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking, Classic, TMT, Associate, London

We pride ourselves in our resourcefulness and work on a variety of initiatives. On any given day, our work could include advising a company on a cross‑border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond and more.

As a division, our strategic objectives include:

• To be the world’s preeminent investment bank – trusted advisor, financier and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions
• Build long‑term relationships with clients and bring them world‑class execution by “delivering the firm” over time
• Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse and rewarding workplace

Investment banking 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 a team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out‑of‑the‑box ideas.

Our Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Group advises clients in the technology, media and telecom sectors on various financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and financial investments. Key sub‑sectors in TMT include software, internet, e‑commerce, sports and entertainment, publishing, advertising, broadcasting, cable, wireless, hosting, semiconductors, electronics and hardware.

Associates at Goldman Sachs 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 gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Associates develop financial models, perform valuation analyses and are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions transactions and equity and debt issuances. Associates organize and prepare presentations which explain industry trends and assess clients’ situations to provide financial advice and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Associates coordinate teams of advisers, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions, lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop presentations and reports using industry research, mathematical models and statistical techniques for clients in the TMT sector on topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activities, equity positioning and corporate governance.
• Perform comprehensive analyses of financial transactions including pro forma merger scenarios, leveraged buyouts, public listings and financing alternatives using discounted cash flow, sum of the parts, public comparables and precedent transactions analyses.
• Analyze accounting and regulatory statements, debt and equity filings and documents, financial projections and models of clients and provide financial and economic advice.
• Support live deal execution in the TMT sector, including due diligence processes, drafting legal documents with lawyers and potential buyers, organizing and attending deal and non‑deal roadshows and liaising with other investment banks and parties.
• Support client dialogue by liaising with senior bankers and product experts throughout the firm to address financial, market, or economic problems.
• Interact with client management teams and working groups to execute projects, provide updates and advice.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong academic record with bachelor’s degree and at least 2–4 years of work experience or MBA degree with relevant experience.
• Significant investment banking experience required (experience in the Technology / TMT sector preferred).
• Experience with buy‑side and sell‑side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions required.
• Experience with due‑diligence and transaction execution processes required.
• Financial valuation experience with knowledge of DCF, LBO, merger modeling, comparable companies and precedent transactions required.
• Experience preparing and maintaining industry / company presentations and benchmarking materials and other process documents required.
• Strong team orientation and demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions.
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent work ethic, motivation level, and attention to detail.
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities.
• Ability to develop into a senior TMT investment banking professional.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

We offer on‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.