GBM Private, Capital Solutions Group, Equity Capital Markets - Associate - TMT - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

4d•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Group within the Investment Banking Division in New York is looking for a highly skilled Associate to join our Equity Capital Markets. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the leading ECM Groups within a high-profile investment bank. Our Equity Capital Markets Group works closely with public and private companies, venture capital firms, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors to originate, structure, and execute equity financings such as initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, block trades, convertibles and derivatives. The group is organized by product (common equity and structured equity) and segmented by industry group. The group works closely with many other areas of the firm, particularly equity sales and trading.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ relevant work experience within ECM, Capital Markets, or related
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail
Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact
Well-rounded academic background from a top tier institution
Understanding of transaction cycles and the steps in the process
Demonstrate maturity to work with all levels of professionals across the firm and external clients
Possess good judgment to make quick and complex decisions

Nice To Haves

Experience covering Technology and/or TMT clients preferred, but not essential

Responsibilities

Help originate & lead equity capital market transactions for our financial sponsor, venture capital and corporate clients
Develop content for meetings with clients regarding their strategy and potential M&A or capital market transactions
Liaise with multiple internal (e.g. junior and senior team members across different product groups) and external parties (e.g. client management teams, investors lawyers) on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
Complete and review the analytical work of junior team members, and provide mentorship and oversight to the junior team
Think creatively to perform investor targeting of potential institutional buyers, analyzing comparable companies and institutional cross ownership
Play a vital role throughout the entire transaction process, including project management for mission-critical equity financings