Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management – Private Equity and Infrastructure Capital Markets - Associate - London

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3.14 trillion in assets under supervision globally, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally and invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs.

The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals.

Within AWM, the Debt Capital Markets team (“DCM”) is responsible for sourcing, negotiation and execution of financing agreements for funds and products managed by Goldman Sachs. The team ensures global consistency in terms and adherence to critical risk management principles, while managing the firm’s lender and counterparty relationships to originate and optimize debt capital for various investment products. This capital is a critical component of the performance we deliver to our investors. We are currently seeking an Associate in London to support our financing and refinancing efforts for portfolio companies within our Private Equity, Infrastructure and Sustainability funds.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

• Negotiating and executing financing transactions for private equity portfolio companies in coordination with investment deal teams
• Developing and maintaining key lending and debt advisory relationships within the private equity financing market
• Supporting deal teams and portfolio company management teams in ongoing financing needs and in exit preparation/activity
• Collaborating with DCM team members across other investment verticals to innovate new financing solutions

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in asset management; experience in a fund capital markets team, large lending institution or debt advisor preferred
• Strong knowledge of alternative asset classes and financing structures
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while achieving successful outcomes
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Experience with interest rate and FX hedges preferred
• Ability to function well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exemplary work ethic and personal integrity