Asset & Wealth Management, Fundraising / Strategic Capital, Vice President - New York

Goldman Sachs • New York, NY

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About The Position

Goldman Sachs Alternatives is one of the leading investors in alternatives
globally, with over $525 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience.
The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private
equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds
and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies,
customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs.  Goldman Sachs
Alternatives is a part of Goldman Sachs Asset and Wealth Management division
(AWM).

Within AWM, the Financing and Debt Capital Markets team (“DCM”) is responsible
for sourcing, negotiation and execution of financing agreements for funds and
products managed by Goldman Sachs.  The team ensures global consistency in terms
and adherence to critical risk management principles, while managing the firm’s
lender and counterparty relationships to originate and optimize debt capital for
various investment products.  This capital is a critical component of the
performance we deliver to our investors.  

We are currently seeking a Vice President in New York to support our financing
and refinancing efforts for portfolio companies within our Private Equity funds
and Sustainable Investing Group.  The Private Equity Investing business within
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been operating for over 30 years. The
business partners with experienced operators and management teams across
multiple sectors, including healthcare, financials, business services and
technology. The Sustainable Investing Group is the impact investing platform
within Goldman Sachs Alternatives, deploying capital for Horizon funds family.
The team manages dedicated strategies to capitalize on demand for mitigation,
resilience and adaptation, fueled by a generational rise in energy consumption
as well as opportunities in the inclusive growth space globally, with the goal
of generating positive and measurable impact for our communities, alongside
financial returns.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of alternative asset classes and financing structures 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while achieving successful outcomes
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to function well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exemplary work ethic and personal integrity

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a fund capital markets team, large lending institution or debt advisor preferred 
• Experience with interest rate and FX hedges preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and executing financing transactions for private equity portfolio companies in coordination with investment deal teams
• Developing and maintaining key lending and debt advisory relationships within the private equity financing market
• Supporting deal teams and portfolio company management teams in ongoing financing needs and in exit preparation/activity 
• Collaborating with DCM team members across other investment verticals to innovate new financing solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees