Investment Banking Associate

Job Description Job Duties Associate, Banker – Industry/Country Coverage with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC in New York, New York. Conduct detailed financial analysis on individual, public, and/or privately held companies to assess transaction opportunities, focusing specifically on potential secondary transactions (as commonly understood) executed on behalf of financial sponsors and other financial institutions. Review financial reports, statements, budgets, forecasts and other financial information as provided by clients for the purpose of providing advice to those clients on potential transactions. Design custom reports to assist the Firm’s clients and/or their portfolio companies in making strategic decisions on potential investment banking transactions by outlining the benefits and considerations of a particular transaction, including against specific and bespoke client objectives. Engage with investment team members at clients and management at their underlying companies to build relationships and coordinate information requests needed for analysis. Produce detailed fund‑level analysis showing potential returns for limited partners and other investors in sponsor‑managed vehicles based on bespoke equity waterfalls for each transaction. Engage with potential investors in secondary transactions, including continuation vehicles, by conducting initial outreach, marketing discussions, and tracking of investor status and feedback. Liaise with and coordinate other transaction advisors such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, and valuation experts to ensure a smooth process on behalf of clients. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Finance, International Economics and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role. Prior employment must include two (2) years of experience with developing and reviewing financial models including operating models, mergers and acquisitions, discounted cash flow, or leveraged buyout; analyzing company data, including strategic operating plans, documentation of live transactions, regulatory filings, annual reports and other public disclosures; preparing bespoke fund‑level financial models showing gross and net investor returns for each transaction based on proposed equity waterfalls including management fees and carried interest; effectively using private markets data sources such as Preqin and PitchBook to source information and conduct analysis on broader market trends including DPI analysis by cohort, rebased to time zero; reviewing limited partnership agreements for key commercial and economic terms that can impact returns (e.g., quantum, timing, and allocation of cash flows) and risk profile; and private placement rules within the U.S. at federal and state level as well as for key international jurisdictions. Domestic and international travel required approximately 10% of time for live transactions and origination meetings. All travel costs covered by the Firm. Salary Range Annual base salary for this New York, New York‑based position is $175,000 - $225,000. Equal Opportunity Employer Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026 All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr