Asset & Wealth Management, Infrastructure Investing, Private Equity Associate - New York

Asset & Wealth Management, Infrastructure Investing, Private Equity Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs | Posted Feb 28

Full-time

New York

Negotiable

Master (>10 yrs)

Job Description

About Goldman Sachs: A career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential while you develop your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers, you can expect to participate in investment opportunities while collaborating with colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building relationships with clients. Goldman Sachs is a global leader in investments across public and private markets, including alternatives. The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services to institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has over $3.1 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of December 31, 2024.

Divisional Overview : Established in 2006, the Private Infrastructure business sits within the wider Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management and has invested across market cycles. Today, we are a mid-market value-add infrastructure private equity investor with a focus on value-creation throughout the hold period for our investments. We aim to identify complex and operationally intensive assets where we can differentiate through our investment process and rigorous asset management. The team comprises ~35 investment professionals, split between London and New York, responsible for end-to-end delivery of investment from entry to exit. We partner with experienced operators and management teams across multiple sectors, including digital infrastructure, energy transition, transportation & logistics and circular economy.

Role Overview & Responsibilities: We are looking for a private equity Associate to join the Infrastructure Investment Group. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of the deal lifecycle. Examples of responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining comprehensive financial models
• Researching and assessing potential investment opportunities
• Assisting in developing investment theses
• Undertaking significant due diligence responsibilities and coordinating with third party diligence advisors
• Participating in investment approval process
• Reviewing and analyzing investment opportunities
• Participating in structuring, negotiating, and documenting investments
• Interacting with senior company executives and industry experts to support views and generate ideas
• Building relationships with management teams and partners
• Participating in the monitoring of new and existing investments
• Supporting portfolio companies in strategic and operational projects including acquisitions, financings, asset sales, and capital allocation decisions

Qualifications: In selecting candidates, we look for individuals with a commitment to excellence, an interest in investing, and strong financial skills. Other specific skills include:

• 2-4 years of experience across investment banking and private equity roles
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong financial analysis / modeling experience
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Investment acumen
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Top-tier teamwork skills
• Detail orientation

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. 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 valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings as part of the employee experience. 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 here.