Overview

The Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management makes direct equity investments across North America and Europe in a broad range of industries. We focus on buyouts and control investments in the US and EMEA and target an investment size range of $200-600 million in any single investment with the ability to invest >$1 billion. Our goal is to maximize investment value through operational and financial value creation with a focus on achieving long-term capital appreciation by committing equity to high quality companies with strong management teams.

Associates in Private Equity work on small sector-focused teams responsible for the acquisition and management of investments. We are searching for an Associate to join the Energy Transition team, whose areas of focus include clean energy solutions, equipment, service and technology providers for the power grid, energy efficiency, resource circularity, and water lifecycle management solutions, among others. You will be involved in a wide range of high-profile transactions, which may include leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, take-privates, add-on acquisitions, build ups, restructurings, recapitalizations, and dispositions.

 

Responsibilities

We are looking for highly motivated associates to be integrally involved in all aspects of private equity investing on the Energy Transition team. This candidate will work directly with managing directors, vice presidents and associates as part of small teams that are responsible for the diligence, acquisition, structuring and management of Energy Transition investment opportunities. Examples of responsibilities include:

Building and maintaining comprehensive financial modelsResearching and assessing potential investment opportunitiesAssisting in developing investment thesesUndertaking significant due diligence responsibilities and coordinating with third-party diligence advisorsParticipating in investment approval processesReviewing and analyzing investment opportunitiesParticipating in structuring, negotiating, and documenting investmentsInteracting with senior company executives and industry experts to support views and generate ideasBuilding relationships with management teams and partnersParticipating in the monitoring of new and existing investmentsSupporting portfolio companies in strategic and operational projects including value creation initiatives, add-on acquisitions, financings, asset sales, and capital allocation decisions

 

Qualifications

In selecting candidates, we look for individuals who have a commitment to excellence, a demonstrated interest in investing, and strong skills in finance. Other specific skills include:

Undergraduate class of 2022-24 preferred, with at least 1.5+ years of investment banking experiencePreference for background in Natural Resources or Industrials with strong M&A transaction experience Strong financial analysis / modeling experienceAbility to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and business profilesAbility to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgmentsInvestment acumenExcellent communication and writing skillsResourceful approach to problem-solvingAbility to interact and build relationships with a wide range of peopleTop-tier teamwork skillsDetail orientation

 

Salary Range 
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

 

Benefits 
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.