Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - XIG Associate - London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking an XIG Associate in London. The role focuses on evaluating private equity transactions, building financial models, and presenting investment opportunities. Candidates should possess strong analytical and project management skills with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Corporate Finance, M&A, Leverage Finance, or Private Equity.
• Strong analytical and investment judgment.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and evaluate secondary private equity transactions.
• Develop complex financial models including DCF and LBO.
• Present investment opportunities to Investment Committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Team collaboration

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Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management - XIG Associate - London, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

OUR IMPACT

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct due diligence and evaluate secondary private equity transactions, focusing on asset-level valuation, co-investment opportunities, GP-stakes transactions, and private equity managers for fund-of-funds or separate accounts.
• Develop and build complex financial models (including DCF, LBO, and secondary valuation models) incorporating key value drivers and operational KPIs.
• Present investment opportunities to Investment Committees through written and oral presentations, and conduct follow-up.
• Coordinate the execution of investments across all deal types, working closely with internal teams and external parties.
• Monitor the performance and risk profile of existing portfolio investments.
• Assist in portfolio management of discretionary funds and pools of capital aligned with private equity strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, Leverage Finance, Private Equity, or related fields.
• Strong investment judgment and analytical skills for assessing opportunities.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Effective time, people, and project management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, offering various opportunities and benefits. We also provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process.