Investment Banking | M&A Management, Research Analyst

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a Research Analyst to join the M&A Management team within the Investment Banking Division. The role centers on building strategic analyses, developing thought pieces on trends, and driving new M&A initiatives in collaboration with bankers across the firm.

The Analyst will support senior leadership through reporting, ad hoc projects, and deep dives into GS’s M&A performance by industry and region.

Qualifikationen

• One to three years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities.
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and technical abilities.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Aufgaben

• Be part of the M&A Management Group, a small team responsible for strategic analysis, reporting and other functions for the M&A business within Investment Banking.
• Interact with bankers across levels of seniority while working on the M&A platform.
• Dig in to understand and answer abstract questions relating to M&A.
• Develop thought pieces relating to M&A activity, trends and drivers.
• Support ad hoc projects for senior M&A leadership and for internal or external purposes.
• Involve in development and implementation of key strategic initiatives for M&A.
• Analyze GS’s M&A business performance relative to competitors and market share by industry sector and region.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Initiative

Drive & enthusiasm

Problem solving

Time management

Ausbildung

Excellent academic credentials

Jobbeschreibung

Divisional Overview

Investment Banking 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 a team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

Role

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Management team is responsible for centrally managing our M&A business, one of the key products within the Investment Banking Division. The M&A Management team is looking for a Research Analyst to join the team.

The Research Analyst position is a rewarding experience – one that provides an excellent foundation for individuals interested in developing investment banking and M&A product knowledge, understanding strategic decision-making and processes, and driving new initiatives. The Research Analyst will play an important role in the group while building a deep understanding of the Goldman Sachs M&A business.

Responsibilities

• The Research Analyst will be a part of the M&A Management Group, a small team that is responsible for strategic analysis, reporting and other functions relating to the management of the M&A business within Investment Banking. While the individual will be part of this small team, there will be opportunities to interact with bankers across all levels of seniority. The role involves:
• Opportunities to dig in and get “into the weeds” to understand and answer abstract questions relating to M&A
• Development of thought pieces relating to M&A activity, trends and key drivers
• Ad hoc projects for senior M&A leadership, both for internal and external purposes
• Involvement in the development and implementation of M&A’s most critical strategic initiatives
• Analysis of GS’s M&A business, including financial performance relative to competitors and market share across industry sector and region
• Interactions with individuals in various parts of the firm, including the Executive Office, Investment Banking Leadership, Investment Banking Marketing, Investor Relations, etc.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• One to three years of related experience preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and technical abilities
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize as necessary
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $85000-$120000. 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.