Asset & Wealth Management, Private Equity, Energy Transition, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

55d•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management makes direct equity investments across North America and Europe in a broad range of industries. We focus on buyouts and control investments in the US and EMEA and target an investment size range of $200-600 million in any single investment with the ability to invest >$1 billion. Our goal is to maximize investment value through operational and financial value creation with a focus on achieving long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high quality companies with strong management teams. Associates in Private Equity work on small sector-focused teams responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. We are searching for an Associate to join the Energy Transition team, whose areas of focus include clean energy solutions, equipment, service and technology providers for the power grid, energy efficiency, resource circularity, and water lifecycle management solutions, among others. You will be involved in a wide range of high-profile transactions, which may include leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, take-privates, add-on acquisitions, build ups, restructurings, recapitalizations, and dispositions.

Requirements

Undergraduate class of 2024, with 1.5+ years of investment banking experience
Strong financial analysis / modeling experience
Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and business profiles
Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
Investment acumen
Excellent communication and writing skills
Resourceful approach to problem-solving
Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people
Top-tier teamwork skills
Detail orientation

Nice To Haves

Preference for background in Natural Resources or Industrials with strong M&A transaction experience

Responsibilities

Building and maintaining comprehensive financial models
Researching and assessing potential investment opportunities
Assisting in developing investment theses
Undertaking significant due diligence responsibilities and coordinating with third-party diligence advisors
Participating in investment approval processes
Reviewing and analyzing investment opportunities
Participating in structuring, negotiating, and documenting investments
Interacting with senior company executives and industry experts to support views and generate ideas
Building relationships with management teams and partners
Participating in the monitoring of new and existing investments
Supporting portfolio companies in strategic and operational projects including value creation initiatives, add-on acquisitions, financings, asset sales, and capital allocation decisions