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Global Banking & Markets, Capital Solutions Group, Leveraged Finance, Associate, London

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Goldman Sachs

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's with 3 years of experience or an MBA with 1 year, strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and excellent communication abilities, along with a keen interest in finance.
  • You will advise on financing, prepare client materials, draft marketing documents, participate in legal structuring, manage deal processes, and coordinate internal and external communications.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree and a minimum 3 years of experience in an investment banking analyst position or comparable financial role; or
  • MBA or equivalent graduate degree in a financial discipline PLUS minimum 1 year of experience.
  • Strong analytical orientation, with experience performing financial and credit analysis in Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated interested in finance, companies, transactions and financial markets.

Responsibilities

  • Advise companies on financing in the context of acquisitions, capital return, or ongoing working capital and refinancing needs.
  • Assist in client coverage and help drive client dialogue including preparation of client materials (including pitches, term sheets, LBO analysis, covenant analysis, market updates).
  • Assist in drafting debt investor marketing materials and other external deal processes including the drafting of offering memoranda / information memo, managing the rating agency process, and coordinating roadshow logistics and debt investor queries.
  • Participate actively in legal structuring and document review as part of live deal execution.
  • Work with syndicate desk on deal pricing and execution, including direct contact on diligence with investor base as part of deal marketing.
  • Help manage internal deal processes which include performing business, financial and legal diligence, and educating internal risk and control groups; act as a liaison with other groups within the firm.
  • Manage authoring and coordinating committee documents for both debt underwriting (loan and bond deals) and principal lending (relationship loans).

FAQs

What is the main focus of the European Leveraged Finance Group?

The European Leveraged Finance Group focuses on originating, structuring, and executing bank loan, high yield bond, and bridge financings for corporate clients and financial sponsors, typically for transactions such as leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an investment banking analyst position or a comparable financial role is required. Alternatively, an MBA or equivalent graduate degree in a financial discipline with at least 1 year of experience is also acceptable.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities for this role?

The day-to-day responsibilities include advising companies on financing, assisting in client coverage, drafting marketing materials, participating in legal structuring, managing internal deal processes, and coordinating committee documents for debt underwriting and principal lending.

Is prior experience in finance necessary?

Yes, prior experience is necessary, specifically in roles related to investment banking or comparable financial analysis.

What skills are preferred for candidates applying to this job?

Preferred skills include strong analytical abilities with experience in financial and credit analysis, exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, and a demonstrated interest in finance, companies, transactions, and financial markets.

How quickly can one progress into a client-facing role in this position?

The role offers the opportunity to take on a significant amount of responsibility early, with the potential to progress into a client-facing role relatively quickly.

Will I be working closely with other teams within the firm?

Yes, the role involves working closely with various teams across the firm, including Investment Banking, asset management, credit and ratings advisory, and sales and trading, among others.

What is the work environment like in the Leveraged Finance Group?

The work environment in the Leveraged Finance Group is fast-paced, markets-focused, and deal-driven, requiring candidates to multi-task across different workstreams and projects every day.

What is involved in the legal structuring and document review process?

Participating actively in legal structuring and document review is part of live deal execution, which involves reviewing agreements and ensuring all legal aspects are properly addressed.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this position?

Yes, there are significant opportunities for professional growth, including taking on increased responsibilities and the potential for advancement within the firm.

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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.