GBM Private, Capital Solutions Group, Equity Capital Markets - Associate - TMT - New York

About the role

Goldman Sachs operates at the fulcrum of one of the most important structural trends in finance: the convergence of public and private markets. The firm combines the #1 global advisory franchise, a leading origination business, and an investing platform that deploys capital across liquid and alternative asset classes. The Capital Solutions Group is a comprehensive suite of financing, origination, structuring, and risk management solutions. The depth and breadth of relationships, enriched by the velocity of deal flow, provide clients unique insights to maximize value and unlock opportunity. The integrated structure is built to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions that propel both issuing and investing clients forward.

The Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Group within the Investment Banking Division in New York works closely with public and private companies, venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and financial sponsors to originate, structure, and execute equity financings such as initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, block trades, convertibles, and derivatives. The group is organized by product (common equity and structured equity) and segmented by industry group, and works closely with many other areas of the firm, particularly equity sales and trading.

Responsibilities

• Help originate and lead equity capital market transactions for financial sponsor, venture capital, and corporate clients
• Develop content for meetings with clients regarding their strategy and potential M&A or capital market transactions
• Liaise with multiple internal (junior and senior team members across different product groups) and external parties (client management teams, investors, lawyers) on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Complete and review the analytical work of junior team members, and provide mentorship and oversight to the junior team
• Think creatively to perform investor targeting of potential institutional buyers, analyzing comparable companies and institutional cross ownership
• Play a vital role throughout the entire transaction process, including project management for mission-critical equity financings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' relevant work experience within ECM, Capital Markets, or related
• Experience covering Technology and/or TMT clients preferred, but not essential
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail
• Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact
• Well-rounded academic background from a top-tier institution
• Understanding of transaction cycles and the steps in the process
• Demonstrated maturity to work with all levels of professionals across the firm and external clients
• Good judgment to make quick and complex decisions

Pay

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $200,000–$300,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs provides valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings. A summary of these offerings, generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found on the firm's benefits site.