Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, Debt Investments, Associate, Goldman Sachs

Job Title	Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking, Debt Investments, Associate
Employer	Goldman Sachs
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Private Equity
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Friday 12th September 2014

Job Summary & Responsibilities
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division – Principal Debt Group – Associate, London

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a bank holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Goldman Sachs provides a wide range of services worldwide 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.
In Europe, Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area focuses on investing in private equity across a broad range of industries, geographies and companies in primarily developed markets.  Principal investing engages in purchasing equity, private subordinated debt, mezzanine capital or senior secured loans in mostly competitively bid transactions and working with management and operating partners to enhance the value of purchased companies. 
Responsibilities
— Researching and assessing potential investment opportunities, both qualitatively and quantitatively
— Building and operating complex financial models for company valuation purposes
— Participating in business analysis to help the team form a view on the merits of a potential investment
— Contributing to the preparation of discussion materials on proposed investment opportunities for the consideration of the Goldman Sachs Internal Investment Committee
— Participating in the monitoring of new and existing portfolio investments, and attending monitoring sessions with the portfolio companies’ management
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
— Ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and have an excellent academic and professional record. An MBA qualification is preferred
— Background in leverage Finance or buy-side with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a credit fund or top rated investment bank (leveraged finance background)
— Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical, problem-solving skills
— Capability to work well under pressure and keen to take on responsibility
— Strong communication and interpersonal skills critical due to high level of interaction with other divisions, advisors and potential targets
— Real passion for fundamental credit investing, solid work ethic and motivation level
— Strong leadership skills
— Fluency in English and European languages strongly preferred

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