Executive Office, Firmwide Strategy, Analyst, New York New York · · Analyst

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Analyst in the Executive Office, where you'll play a vital role in shaping corporate strategy and driving impactful initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior leadership while supporting strategic M&A, negotiating investments, and developing business plans. Ideal for those with a passion for finance and a keen analytical mind, this role promises exposure to the complexities of a global financial powerhouse. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow within a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking or corporate development.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic M&A and divestments throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Negotiate and execute strategic investments in fintech.

Skills

Investment Banking

Corporate Development

Financial Modelling

Excel Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Financial Services

Job description

Executive Office, Firmwide Strategy, Analyst, New York location_on New York, New York, United States

The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs’ corporate strategy, and in preserving the firm’s distinctive culture. We are responsible for safeguarding the firm’s relationship with alumni, clients, shareholders, policy makers, and the broader public, while ensuring that our own people remain informed about the firm’s evolving priorities. We also partner with the businesses to source high-impact opportunities in line with the firm’s social and sustainability agendas.

Department Overview

Firmwide Strategy (“FWS”) works with the Executive Office and senior business leadership to set and execute key strategic priorities for the firm. On behalf of the entire firm, FWS:

• Leads strategic transactions including mergers & acquisitions, divestments, strategic investments, and partnerships
• Develops, evaluates, and executes strategic plans for new and existing businesses and growth initiatives

Role Description

The role will provide exposure to the breadth and complexity of activities at a global financial firm with multiple market-leading businesses, and will require sustained interaction with senior business and firm leadership. In this role, the individual will partner with the various businesses at Goldman Sachs to:

• Support strategic M&A and divestments through all phases of the deal lifecycle (target identification, due diligence, M&A modeling, deal management)
• Negotiate and execute strategic investments in the fintech and financial services eco-system
• Develop and execute business plans for new and existing strategic organic initiatives for the firm

Desired Experience/Skills

• 0-3 years of Investment Banking, corporate development or similar experience
• Strong financial modelling skills, with a high level of Excel proficiency
• Confidence and ability to interact effectively with senior firm leadership
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines
• Strong knowledge of and interest in the financial services industry
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and to review and synthesize information and form independent judgements
• Ability to think through and solve critical financial and strategic challenges, as well as perform macroeconomic forecasting and individual stock analysis

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $110000-$125000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.