Goldman Sachs Asset Management Alternatives - Asset Finance - Associate - London

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world\’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for insurance companies, pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to work with clients across the globe. As part of one of the world\’s leading asset managers you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about excellence in our work, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Asset Finance Overview
Asset Finance is a growth area within GSAM Alternatives Private Credit platform. Asset Finance is a global team specializing in asset-backed credit facilities, secured on physical and/or financial collateral. Broad range of investment mandate include consumer loans, diversified real estate (residential & CRE), commercial credit (SME, equipment leases, trade receivables), fund finance, digital infrastructure (data centers, GPU financing, fiber). The team invests across the capital structure for third‐party managed client capital / funds.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the growth of our global asset finance platform and to get exposure to a global team and its full spectrum of investment activities.

Responsibilities

Execution: Evaluate asset‐backed finance opportunities across sectors; support transaction execution and investment team across underwriting, structuring, diligence, internal IC process, closing

Participating in structuring, negotiating and documenting investments – supporting senior members of the investments team

Engaging in all aspects of due diligence and business analysis

Project management of transaction operations including coordinating with multiple departments within the organization: Specifically, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations

Communicating and defending investment theses to internal stakeholders and committees, including relevant GSAM Investment Committees

Actively monitoring existing investments in the portfolio

Communicating and defending investment theses to internal stakeholders and committees, including relevant GSAM Investment Committees

Actively monitoring existing investments in the portfolio

Contributing to ensuring reporting excellence towards our clients

Experience & Qualifications Required

2 years or more work experience in structured finance or corporate finance at a bank, rating agency, or asset manager

Demonstrated experience across private asset‐backed transactions / private securitizations

Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem‐solving skills

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and excellent follow‐through

Clear, concise communicator with strong investment memo and presentation skills

Flexible and creative mindset; ability to analyse a variety of industries and businesses

Ability to self‐direct, analyse and evaluate and form independent judgments

Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to build trust and confidence of colleagues, strengthen relationships through ongoing dialog and interactions, and collaborate well with others

Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Bachelor\’s degree required

Fluent in English. Fluency or other languages a plus

About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at /careers.

We\’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

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