Global Investment Research, Equity Research, Retail-Softlines, Associate

Goldman Sachs • Salt Lake, UT

6d

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 Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Apparel & Accessories team, the goal of the Associate is to: Build strong industry knowledge of Apparel & Accessories sectors including consumer behavior shifts and industry trends Develop, maintain, and update detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas through verbal and written communication Write reports on companies under coverage and the softlines industry, including quarterly earnings updates, company-specific deep-dives, and industry/macro trends Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company management teams Interpret a broad range of data (macro and micro) and perform analysis on market, economic and other trends

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record
• Excellent analytical skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial models and valuation methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, and other market tools (FactSet, Reuters, etc.)
• Attention to detail
• Strong team orientation

Nice To Haves

• At least 3-5 years of experience in investment research, financial modeling and analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
• Ability to multi-task and work with numerous teams

Responsibilities

• Build strong industry knowledge of Apparel & Accessories sectors including consumer behavior shifts and industry trends
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis
• Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas through verbal and written communication
• Write reports on companies under coverage and the softlines industry, including quarterly earnings updates, company-specific deep-dives, and industry/macro trends
• Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company management teams
• Interpret a broad range of data (macro and micro) and perform analysis on market, economic and other trends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees