Job Description

INVESTMENT BANKING

Investment banking 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

OUR IMPACT

Our Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Group advises clients in the technology, media and telecom sectors on various financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and financial investments. Key sub-sectors in TMT include software, internet, e-commerce, sports and entertainment, publishing, advertising, broadcasting, cable, wireless, hosting, semiconductors, electronics and hardware

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Associates at Goldman Sachs play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory teams and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. They gain exposure to the firm's businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Associates develop financial models, perform valuation analyses and are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions transactions and equity and debt issuances. Associates organize and prepare presentations which explain industry trends and assess clients' situations to provide financial advice and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Associates coordinate teams of advisers, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions, lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs' banking teams

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop presentations and reports using industry research, mathematical models and statistical techniques for clients in the TMT sector on topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activities, equity positioning and corporate governance
• Perform comprehensive analyses of financial transactions including pro forma merger scenarios, leveraged buyouts, public listings and financing alternatives using discounted cash flow, sum of the parts, public comparables and precedent transactions analyses
• Analyze accounting and regulatory statements, debt and equity filings and documents, financial projections and models clients and provide financial and economic advice
• Support live deal execution in the TMT sector, including due diligence processes, drafting legal documents with lawyers and potential buyers, organizing and attending deal and non-deal roadshows and liaising with other investment banks and parties
• Support client dialogue by liaising with senior bankers and product experts throughout the firm to address financial, market, or economic problems
• Interact with client management teams and working groups to execute projects, provide updates and advice

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong academic record with bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of work experience or MBA degree with relevant experience
• Significant investment banking experience required (experience in the Technology / TMT sector preferred)
• Experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions required
• Experience with due-diligence and transaction execution processes required
• Strong financial modelling skills required
• Financial valuation experience with knowledge of DCF, LBO, merger modeling, comparable companies, and precedent transactions required
• Experience preparing and maintaining industry / company presentations and benchmarking materials and other process documents required
• Strong team orientation and demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent work ethic, motivation level, and attention to detail
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Ability to develop into a senior TMT investment banking professional

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this San Francisco, California, 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