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Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking, Classic, UK Coverage, Analyst, London

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Goldman Sachs

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need at least one year of investment banking experience, a strong academic track record, and proven teamwork skills across diverse groups and regions.
  • You will perform financial modeling, due diligence, valuation analysis, client presentations, and execute transactions, advising on mergers, IPOs, and bond refinancing.

Requirements

  • At least one year investment banking 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

Responsibilities

  • The role involves performing tasks such as financial modeling, due diligence, valuation analysis, client presentations, and transaction execution. On any given day, our work could include advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond and more.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the UK M&A team?

The UK M&A team focuses on advising clients on potential mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, primarily within the UK market.

What tasks will an analyst be responsible for in this role?

An analyst will be responsible for financial modeling, due diligence, valuation analysis, client presentations, and transaction execution.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have at least one year of investment banking experience and a history of outstanding academic and professional achievement.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Strong analytical, communication, and financial skills are essential, along with a strong team orientation and the ability to work effectively with team members across multiple groups and regions.

What is the strategic objective of the Investment Banking division?

The strategic objective is to be the world's preeminent investment bank by being a trusted advisor, financier, and risk manager for clients on their most important transactions, while driving superior returns for stakeholders.

What kind of workplace culture does Goldman Sachs aim to provide?

Goldman Sachs aims to provide a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse, and rewarding workplace for all career levels.

How does Goldman Sachs approach client relationships?

Goldman Sachs focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and bringing them world-class execution by “delivering the firm” over time.

Is this position entry-level?

No, this position is at the analyst level, requiring prior investment banking experience.

Where is this position located?

This position is based in the London office.

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Goldman Sachs

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.