AMD Private, Private Equity Investing, VP, London

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset 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 $2 trillion in assets under supervision, 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.

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.

Healthcare is a core investing focus at GS Alternatives and specifically within the Private Equity business. Within healthcare, we invest across the value chain in various sub‐sectors including pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical services, medical technology and devices, life sciences tools and diagnostics, healthcare services and technology. We have a differentiated investing and value creation approach, benefitting from the broader GS Alternatives platform, Goldman’s global network, and unparalleled access to potential partners.

Vice Presidents in Private Equity Investing are part of a talented team of investment professionals responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. You will play a critical role in the execution and management of private equity investments. The role involves leading execution, managing due diligence processes, supporting portfolio companies and management teams, and working closely with leadership on investment strategy and deal sourcing.

The ideal candidate has between 6 and 8 years' full‐time experience in finance, the majority being in a private equity investing role. We are looking for highly motivated team players who are passionate about investing and want to build a long‐term career at Goldman Sachs.

• Leading and managing end‐to‐end deal execution across the investment lifecycle, leading key transaction workstreams
• Understanding and maintaining comprehensive financial models
• Sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities, developing investment theses and undertaking significant due diligence responsibilities
• Leading deal structuring, negotiating and documenting investments, including preparation of Investment Committee material
• Supporting portfolio companies in strategic and operational projects including acquisitions, financings, asset sales, and capital allocation decisions
• Managing value creation initiatives at healthcare portfolio companies, alongside management teams and operating advisors.

Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification and have an excellent academic and professional record
• Minimum of 6 years' full time typically across investment banking or private equity investing. Proven track record of involvement in multiple transactions (primarily Healthcare)
• Clear understanding of the European healthcare industry, including key subsector trends, thematics, current dynamics, and risks
• Proven ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including C‐suite and management team
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and identify key value drivers and risks
• Work effectively in a fast‐paced environment and keen to take on responsibility
• Open, flexible, positive and proactive attitude. Detail orientation and high motivation to effectively contribute to the team's success
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem‐solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. European language skills are a plus.

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