M&A; analyst FIG, German speaker, Goldman Sachs

Job Title	M&A; analyst FIG, German speaker
Employer	Goldman Sachs
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Investment Banking
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English German
Deadline	Saturday 10th October 2015

Job Summary & Responsibilities
YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about the financial services industry?  We’re looking for a professional to join our Investment Banking Financial Institutions Group, who wants to be a part of our Investment Banking Division and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs.

OUR IMPACT

Investment Banking Division
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.
Team Description
Our Financial Institutions group provides financing and advisory services to institutions worldwide, including banks, insurance companies, asset management firms, financial technology companies and specialty finance institutions.
With nearly 300 employees across the globe—and an expanding footprint in growth markets such as Latin America, Central Europe and China—our specialists offer a wide suite of products, including M&A advisory, equity and debt financing, structured finance and risk management/hedging.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Investment Banking Analysts at Goldman Sachs gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Analysts create and analyze financial models, performing scenario analyses and tests to examine the effects of client alternatives. In addition, Analysts organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, discuss client options, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Analysts may also participate in and conduct due diligence sessions, a necessary component of financial transactions. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our Analysts are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications
• German language fluency
• Candidate must have completed an undergraduate degree
• Current experience as an investment banking Analyst (or related financial position)
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong quantitative and technical abilities
• An outstanding academic record
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Strong communications, multi-tasking and time management skills

About Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

Features and Rankings

Features

> One of the strongest brand name in the financial industry and extremely powerful alumni network

> Consistently ranked in top positions in M&A and investment banking in general

> Competitive, success driven culture

Rankings 2010

Global M&A: #2

European M&A: #1

US M&A: #1

Asia-Pacific M&A: #3