GBM - Private Dept-Investment Banking, Classic, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom) Associate, New York

Goldman Sachs • New York, NY

207d • $150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Investment banking works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are a team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas. Our Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Group advises clients in the technology, media and telecom sectors on various financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and financial investments. Key sub-sectors in TMT include software, internet, e-commerce, sports and entertainment, publishing, advertising, broadcasting, cable, wireless, hosting, semiconductors, electronics and hardware.

Requirements

• Strong academic record with bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of work experience or MBA degree with relevant experience.
• Significant investment banking experience required (experience in the Technology / TMT sector preferred).
• Experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions required.
• Experience with due-diligence and transaction execution processes required.
• Strong financial modelling skills required.
• Financial valuation experience with knowledge of DCF, LBO, merger modeling, comparable companies, and precedent transactions required.
• Experience preparing and maintaining industry / company presentations and benchmarking materials and other process documents required.
• Strong team orientation and demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions.
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent work ethic, motivation level, and attention to detail.
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities.
• Ability to develop into a senior TMT investment banking professional.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentations and reports using industry research, mathematical models and statistical techniques for clients in the TMT sector on topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activities, equity positioning and corporate governance.
• Perform comprehensive analyses of financial transactions including pro forma merger scenarios, leveraged buyouts, public listings and financing alternatives using discounted cash flow, sum of the parts, public comparables and precedent transactions analyses.
• Analyze accounting and regulatory statements, debt and equity filings and documents, financial projections and models clients and provide financial and economic advice.
• Support live deal execution in the TMT sector, including due diligence processes, drafting legal documents with lawyers and potential buyers, organizing and attending deal and non-deal roadshows and liaising with other investment banks and parties.
• Support client dialogue by liaising with senior bankers and product experts throughout the firm to address financial, market, or economic problems.
• Interact with client management teams and working groups to execute projects, provide updates and advice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree