Secondary Advisory Associate, Private Markets & Liquidity

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in New York to support origination, underwriting, and execution of complex secondary transactions within the Secondary Advisory Group. You will provide analytical insight, prepare client materials, and coordinate transaction processes across asset classes.

You will contribute to deal execution, due diligence, bid evaluations, and the development of scalable processes while helping deepen client relationships and expand the firm’s secondary platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, secondary advisory, private equity, valuations, or a highly analytical role within asset management.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and quantitative skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active Series 7 and Series 63 licenses preferred or the ability to obtain them shortly after joining.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple transaction timelines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, strong commercial awareness, and a proactive, self‑starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Pricing & Analytics: Perform valuation, performance, and pricing analyses to support underwriting recommendations, assess transaction dynamics, and inform client decision‑making.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct research on industry trends, fund managers, and secondary market activity to support transaction execution and strategic client advice.
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Develop and maintain financial models to assess private equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, and other private market portfolios and assets.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Secondary advisory

Private equity

Valuations

Analytical role

Asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate in New York to support origination, underwriting, and execution of complex secondary transactions within the Secondary Advisory Group. You will provide analytical insight, prepare client materials, and coordinate transaction processes across asset classes.

You will contribute to deal execution, due diligence, bid evaluations, and the development of scalable processes while helping deepen client relationships and expand the firm’s secondary platform.