Asset & Wealth Management, US Fundamental Equity, Sector Research Associate

OUR IMPACT

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals. GSAM invests both the firm's own capital and capital raised from outside investors in corporate equity and debt, real estate equity and debt, asset-based equity and debt, growth equity and infrastructure assets world-wide. Our business operates on a global platform, and we are one of the largest managers of private capital globally.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

We're a team of trusted advisors who provide innovative investment solutions to help our clients meet their financial goals. From private wealth to asset management, we work with specialists and groups from around the firm to help high-net-worth individuals and institutions across various industries navigate changing markets and make smart investments. We value self-starters with an entrepreneurial spirit, but still provide the support and resources to ensure your success.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. GSAM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of GSAM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.

YOUR IMPACT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is looking for a sector research analyst to join the US Fundamental Equity team.

The sector analyst will be responsible for executing the investment research process. Responsibilities include building and maintaining financial models, conducting valuation analysis (comps, multiples, SOTP, DCF, IRR, Merger models, private market value), writing investment briefs and presentations, conducting company/industry due diligence, meeting with management teams and industry participants in office and at industry conferences. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in conducting fundamental, intensive research, which includes meeting with company management, establishing relationships with other industry sources as well as sell-side analysts, and in general, being skilled at uncovering meaningful information. Candidates should have strong accounting backgrounds and valuation skills in addition to being decisive and proactive.

Responsibilities:

• Interview and assess company managements
• Maintain company models
• Statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and relevant correlations of the data
• Update and maintain target and valuation sheets
• Review 10Qs/Ks/annual reports
• Market share, macro trend, and cross company and sub sector data analysis
• Company specific projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and MBA
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in a buy-side role
• Strong modelling, analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency with competitive analysis
• Keen interest in investment management
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to present your research to senior stakeholders