Global Investment Research, Equity Research, Medical Technology & Healthcare IT, Associate

Goldman Sachs•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research. JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES The role of the GIR Associate is to support global equity research teams by compiling, analyzing and summarizing data and other information. The role will focus not only on quantitative tasks such as developing financial and industry models, but also on contributions to the production of fundamental equity research reports. Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Medical Technology & Healthcare IT team, the responsibilities of the Associate are to: Develop strong industry and company knowledge Build and maintain industry and company financial models Interpret data and perform analysis on market, economic and industry trends Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas Conduct primary and secondary market research to support industry and company analysis Write reports on companies under coverage Collaborate with broader healthcare and investment research teams on cross-sector thematic reports Update and maintain monthly reports, marketing books, weekly reports and valuation sheets Respond to ad hoc requests from clients, sales, and traders

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of accounting, finance and valuation
Demonstrated interest in the Healthcare and/or Medical Technology/Healthcare IT/Digital Health sector
Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful / entrepreneurial
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work with numerous teams
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Nice To Haves

Agile with technology and automation tools (i.e. Alteryx, PowerBI) a plus

Responsibilities

Develop strong industry and company knowledge
Build and maintain industry and company financial models
Interpret data and perform analysis on market, economic and industry trends
Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas
Conduct primary and secondary market research to support industry and company analysis
Write reports on companies under coverage
Collaborate with broader healthcare and investment research teams on cross-sector thematic reports
Update and maintain monthly reports, marketing books, weekly reports and valuation sheets
Respond to ad hoc requests from clients, sales, and traders