GBM Private, CSG, Infrastructure and Real Asset Finance, Data Center Finance, Associate, New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Solutions Group within Global Banking & Markets is looking for an Associate to join our growing data center finance team within Infrastructure and Real Asset Finance. The team advises, structures, and executes complex financings for data center developers and users across project finance loans and project bonds, including principal lending investments. The team operates across the AI and digital infrastructure ecosystem, working closely with our classic investment banking, power financing, chip financing, ABS, CMBS, leveraged finance, equity capital markets, and risk management teams to offer solutions to clients across the capital structure.

Requirements

Candidate must have completed an undergraduate degree and be available to start immediately (subject to any notice period required by their current employer, if applicable)
2+ years of relevant experience in Investment Banking / M&A, Project / Infrastructure Finance, Structured / Asset-Backed Finance, Real Estate Finance, or related credit investing and underwriting roles
Experience with financial modeling and transaction execution in complex financing situations

Nice To Haves

Experience working on development financings and complex structured transactions, and/or familiarity with data centers or similar infrastructure.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with high attention to detail
Strong modeling and financial analysis expertise, including construction / project finance modelling
Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects, form independent judgments, and move transactions forward in a fast-paced setting
Entrepreneurial attitude and drive, with a strong ownership mindset and team orientation

Responsibilities

Execute financing transactions for data center development projects, including project finance / construction loans, bridge loans, and project bonds.
Advise developers and hyperscalers on data center strategy, including the structuring of major projects and financing alternatives.
Analyze key project documents including data center leases, development agreements, and power agreements.
Build and audit detailed financial models and perform credit and returns analyses.
Coordinate transaction diligence with external parties (counsel, consultants, technical advisors, appraisers, environmental and insurance advisors) and internal stakeholders.
Prepare client materials, investment committee memos, lender / investor presentations, and rating agency materials.
Manage and mentor Analysts.
Support deal origination and client relationships, including market monitoring, idea generation, and contributing to client coverage and product strategy.