Asset & Wealth Management - Trade Processing - Senior Analyst - London London · United Kingdom [...]

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Real Estate Operations team in London. This dynamic role involves supporting commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, and asset management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. You'll work closely with diverse teams, gaining valuable insights into real estate investments and processes. If you're passionate about real estate and eager to make an impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and middle office processes for real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on investment processes.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opportunity Overview

CORPORATE TITLE: Senior Analyst

OFFICE LOCATION(S): London

JOB FUNCTION: Trade Processing

DIVISION: Asset & Wealth Management

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Goldman Sachs Group is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other major financial centres around the world.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

The Asset and Wealth Management Division – Private (AWM Private) invests in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, and infrastructure-related assets and companies. The Asset and Wealth Management Private investing business operates on a global platform and our team works in a fast-paced, exciting environment. We look for individuals with versatile skills and a passion for investing.

YOUR IMPACT

The Asset and Wealth Management Division – Private (AWM Private) Real Estate Operations team is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the London Real Estate Execution and Closing team offering dedicated support for the AWM Private Real Estate investing platform.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience supporting commercial real estate related transactions. Experience with both direct real estate transactions, lending/borrowing, Equity and Fixed Income transactions is preferred. AWM Private is focused on a wide range of real estate activities and transactions, including acquisition, disposition, financing (both lending and borrowing), construction, development, and asset management. Real Estate Assets include office, retail, multifamily, hospitality and industrial.

The position will provide support for many facets of the execution and middle office processes related to these types of transactions, as well as general transaction project management. Excellent organizational, project management and customer service skills are required. The candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in Word and Excel, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL

This is an exceptionally diverse role that entails collaboration with Investing Professionals, Portfolio & Asset Managers, Capital Markets, Strategists, Controllers, Legal, Engineering, Risk, Credit, Tax, Compliance & cross Operational groups.

The successful individual will be expected to work in a team of professionals and be able to be commercial, critical & creative whilst ensuring the highest level of risk management.

• Gain an in-depth & comprehensive understanding of a wide range of real estate investments, processes, bespoke transactions, and corporate practices / governance.
• Partner with the Business and Federation to provide subject matter and system knowledge expertise.
• Leverage your skills to support the booking, closing & settlement of time-sensitive complex transactions.
• Create and maintain investment reference data across multiple systems to support accurate trade and risk calculations.
• Support trade booking for internal risk representations of investments.
• Payment support for new investments and ongoing cash management functions associated with hard real estate assets.
• Exhibit excellent judgement & critical thinking skills, particularly in the context of new or bespoke transactions or workflows.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Prior knowledge of Commercial Real Estate Loans, Equities, Bonds and Derivatives preferred.
• Critical thinking, strong problem solving and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Innate curiosity and drive.
• Able to work well in a team environment, cross teams, and regions.
• Systems-oriented with creative and analytical skills with ability to create innovative solutions.
• Candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in their verbal and written communication.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, including third party consultants and has well-developed organization sensitivity.

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