Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing, London

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in London is seeking a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate for their Private Equity Investing team. You will play a vital role in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities while developing strategies for portfolio companies. Ideal candidates will possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with a strong educational background. This position offers a dynamic work environment with extensive growth opportunities.

Benefits

On-site fitness center

Medical advocacy service

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with leading investment banks or consulting firms.
• Detail-oriented approach to financial modelling and analytics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved with all aspects of the investment cycle including sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities.
• Perform due diligence and develop value creation strategies for portfolio companies.
• Build relationships with management teams and external industry experts.

Skills

Business and Investment Judgement

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Soft Skills & Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing, London

Job Description

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives makes direct equity investments across North America and Europe in a broad range of industries, and we seek to maximize investment value through operational and financial value creation. Our goal is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high quality companies with strong management teams. Associates in Private Equity are part of a talented team of investment professionals responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. You will be involved in a wide range of high-profile transactions, which may include management buyouts, take-privates, add-on acquisitions, build ups, restructurings, recapitalizations, and dispositions.

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTING

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.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Associates in Private Equity Investing will be integrally involved with all aspects of the investment cycle including: sourcing, identifying and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities; building relationships with management teams, senior advisors and external industry experts; performing due diligence; financing, structuring and closing transactions as well as developing, monitoring and implementing value creation strategies at our existing portfolio companies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for highly motivated, well‑rounded, team players who are passionate about investing and want to build a long‑term career at Goldman Sachs with the following skills:

Business and Investment Judgement

• Demonstrates good investment instincts and a thoughtful approach to investment opportunities. Ability to consider macro and micro drivers for investment success
• Entrepreneurial mind‑set in evaluating new investment opportunities
• Demonstrates versatility in adapting to different industries and geographies

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. European language skills are a plus
• Structured and succinct presentation and communication
• Relationship‑building skills and ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders, both internal and external

Technical Skills

• Top‑tier financial modelling and analytical skills including a thorough understanding of corporate finance concepts
• Detail orientated approach to financial modelling and analytics

Soft Skills & Motivation

• High level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the job with a genuine enthusiasm to work and private equity
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and keen to take on responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem‑solving

Background

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with leading investment banks, consulting firms, corporate, private equity firms and other alternative asset managers
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a track record of excellence in career and academics

Job Info

• Job Identification 153906
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 10/02/2025, 10:19 AM
• Locations London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Healthcare & Medical Services

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.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

We offer on‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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