Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing, London London United Kingdom A ...

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate for their Private Equity Investing division in London. The role involves sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, performing due diligence, and developing strategies for portfolio companies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered including health programs and support services.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare programs

Competitive vacation policy

Financial wellness support

On-site fitness centers

On-site childcare centers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with leading investment banks, consulting firms, or alternative asset managers.
• Demonstrates good investment instincts.
• High level of integrity and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and evaluating investment themes and opportunities.
• Building relationships with management teams and advisors.
• Performing due diligence on investment prospects.
• Financing and closing transactions.
• Developing value creation strategies at portfolio companies.

Skills

Investment judgement

Entrepreneurial mindset

Verbal and written communication

Financial modelling and analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Analyst / Junior Associate, Private Equity Investing, London location on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives makes direct equity investments across North America and Europe in a broad range of industries. 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 responsible for the acquisition and management of investments and will be involved in a wide range of high-profile transactions, including management buyouts, take‑privates, add‑on acquisitions, build‑ups, restructurings, recapitalizations, and dispositions.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, identifying and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities.
• Building relationships with management teams, senior advisors, and external industry experts.
• Performing due diligence on investment prospects.
• Financing, structuring and closing transactions.
• Developing, monitoring and implementing value creation strategies at portfolio companies.

Qualifications

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 mindset in evaluating new investment opportunities.
• 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‑oriented approach to financial modelling and analytics.

Soft Skills & Motivation

• High level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the job with genuine enthusiasm for 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, corporates, private equity firms and other alternative asset managers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a track record of excellence in career and academics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life, accidental death, and business travel accident insurance.
• Competitive vacation policy with a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
• Financial wellness and retirement support, including financial education and content.
• Medical advocacy services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), global medical, security and travel assistance.
• State‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.
• On‑site fitness centers; reimbursement for fitness club memberships up to a pre‑approved amount.
• On‑site childcare centers, mother and baby rooms, homework rooms, and resources for expectant parents and parents returning from parental leave.
• Support for adoption, surrogacy, egg donation, and egg retrieval stipends.