Asset & Wealth Management Alternatives - Funds Management - Analyst - London

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in alternative investments is looking for an Analyst to join its Funds Management Group in London. This role involves managing investment funds, conducting liquidity analysis, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a business discipline and a strong analytical mindset, ready to work in a dynamic environment while promoting operational improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience at an accounting firm, bank, or private equity firm.
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation required.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing alternative investment funds and investment vehicles.
• Preparing investor correspondence and fund performance updates.
• Monitoring compliance with credit facilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive attitude

Ability to analyze information

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or business discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVES
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $450 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business 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 business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets. 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. Goldman Sachs has over $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of December 31, 2023. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Team & Role
The Funds Management Group is responsible for various analyses and projections in support of the business. An Analyst within the Funds & Information Management Group will support more senior team members on a variety of recurring tasks, project based work and ad hoc analyses.
Responsibilities:

• Managing a series of alternative investment funds and investment vehicles
• Assisting in recurring liquidity management analysis
• Facilitating portfolio allocations and investment closing logistics
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with credit facilities
• Preparing investor correspondence, fund performance updates and related analyses
• Reviewing financial statements and working with fund accountants to resolve questions
• Tracking/reporting/analyzing detailed performance metrics
• Creating management presentations/responding to ad hoc requests and preparing analyses for same
• Supporting/furthering technology initiatives related to the above responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other business discipline
• 1-3years' experience at an accounting firm/bank/private equity firm
• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral as well as written
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a small team, exhibit initiative and be proactive
• Ability to organize and analyse large volumes of information
• Interest in working on technology initiatives and operational improvements
• Team player, willing to help in areas not explicitly related to job duties
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills