GBM - Investment Banking Associate, Industrials - Chicago

SRI Conference; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Chicago seeks an experienced investment banking Associate to join the Industrials team. You will develop and strengthen client relationships, participate in advisory teams, and help structure and execute a full range of financial transactions.

The role involves creating and analyzing financial models, organizing client presentations, and supporting transaction processes. You will work with cross‑functional teams, gain exposure to industry trends, and contribute to successful

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' investment banking or equivalent experience.
• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement.
• Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions.
• Previous Industrials sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen client relationships and participate on advisory teams.
• Structure and execute a full range of financial transactions and manage processes.
• Create and analyze financial models and organize client presentations.
• Coordinate with tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers to support deal execution.

Skills

Financial modeling

Client presentations

Transaction management

Deal structuring

Job description

YOUR IMPACT

We're looking for a professional to join our Industrials team who wants to be a part of our Investment Banking Division and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs.

OUR IMPACT

Investment Banking Division

Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

Industrials industries include aerospace and defense; automotive; building and construction; business services; capital goods; diversified industrials; transportation and infrastructure; and paper, forest products and packaging.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Role Responsibilities

Our Associates play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory teams and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. Their responsibilities include creating and analyzing financial models, organizing and preparing client presentations, helping manage transaction processes, and assisting in structuring transactions. They will gain exposure to the firm's businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications and marketing skills.

Associates develop financial models, perform customized company valuation analysis, and are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and fixed income and equity issuances. They organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, assess clients' situations to provide the necessary financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Additionally, Associates coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our Associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs' banking team's investments.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' investment banking or equivalent experience
• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions
• Previous Industrials sector experience preferred

The expected base salary for this Chicago, Illinois, United States-based position is $150000-$215000. 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.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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