Global Investment Research, Equity Research Associate, Consumer

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Equity Research Associate to join their dynamic team in New York. This role involves building deep industry knowledge in the Consumer Beverages, HPC, Tobacco, and Convenience Store sectors, while developing financial models and performing valuation analysis. The ideal candidate will contribute to investment ideas through effective communication and report writing, and will analyze macro and micro data trends. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and inclusion, and offers competitive benefits to foster professional growth and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sell-side research with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and market tools like FactSet and Reuters.

Responsibilities

• Build industry knowledge of Consumer Beverages and perform valuation analysis.
• Write reports on companies and communicate with clients and management teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Valuation Methodologies

Communication Skills

Team Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

FactSet

Reuters

Job description

Global Investment Research, Equity Research Associate, Beverages, HPC, Tobacco and Convenience Stores

New York, New York, United States

Job Description

GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Consumer team, the goal of the Associate is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Consumer Beverages, HPC, Tobacco and Convenience Store sectors, including consumer behavior shifts and trends.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis.
• Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas through verbal and written communication.
• Write reports on companies under coverage and the industry, including quarterly earnings updates, company-specific deep-dives, and industry/macro trends.
• Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company management teams.
• Interpret a broad range of data (macro and micro) and perform analysis on market, economic and technology/automation trends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record.
• 3+ years of experience in sell-side research.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial models and valuation methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, and other market tools (FactSet, Reuters, etc.).
• Strong team orientation.

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.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150,000-$225,000. 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 147103
• Job Category Associate
• Posting Date 04/23/2025, 09:22 PM
• Locations New York, New York, United States