Job Description
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.
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
- 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 in 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
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
