GBM, Private, Investment Banking Associate, FIG (Asset Management) - New York

Goldman Sachs•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our division 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 team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas. Goldman Sachs Financial Institutions Group provides advice and services to a range of financial institutions including asset management firms, financial technology companies, insurance companies, specialty finance companies, and banks. With professionals in offices around the world, the group provides the full range of Goldman Sachs' investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financings, financial restructurings and risk management. Our asset management team is the globally recognized leader in the sector, maintaining top-tier rankings: #1 position in asset management M&A #1 position in public listings #1 position in alternative asset management debt As an Associate, you will be a cornerstone of our deal teams, driving the execution of complex financial transactions including M&A, divestitures, and capital raises. You will lead the analytical process by developing sophisticated financial models and bespoke valuations, while managing comprehensive due diligence workstreams and coordinating cross-functional teams of legal and tax advisors. Beyond technical execution, you will play a vital role in strengthening client relationships, crafting high-impact presentations that synthesize industry trends into actionable strategic advice. This role offers deep exposure to the firm’s global platform, providing a high-velocity environment to sharpen your leadership, communication, and marketing expertise as you help clients navigate their most critical milestones.

Requirements

Academic Excellence: Strong academic record with an MBA and 1+ year of investment banking experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Sector Expertise: Proven experience advising asset management firms, including private market GPs, traditional managers, and wealth management platforms
Advanced Financial Modeling: Mastery of corporate finance and valuation methodologies, including DCF, LBO, merger modeling, and precedent transaction analysis
Transaction Execution: Demonstrated success in managing buy-side and sell-side M&A, as well as equity and debt financing workstreams
Process Management: Proficiency in conducting multi-disciplinary due diligence (business, financial, legal) and preparing high-stakes marketing materials and RFPs
Communication and Coordination: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to multi-task and manage complex timelines under pressure
Team Orientation: A collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse deal teams and foster a productive group environment
Operational Excellence: A rigorous work ethic characterized by high motivation levels and an uncompromising attention to detail in all work products
Integrity and Initiative: Unwavering personal integrity combined with the initiative to lead workstreams and the leadership qualities necessary to mentor junior analysts
Relationship Management: The capacity to build and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact for clients and external advisors

Responsibilities

Driving the execution of complex financial transactions including M&A, divestitures, and capital raises.
Leading the analytical process by developing sophisticated financial models and bespoke valuations.
Managing comprehensive due diligence workstreams.
Coordinating cross-functional teams of legal and tax advisors.
Strengthening client relationships.
Crafting high-impact presentations that synthesize industry trends into actionable strategic advice.
Helping clients navigate their most critical milestones.