Investment Banking Associate Job Description
Business group
The Investment Banking group serves as a trusted advisor to premier
clients, helping them develop their strategic objectives and meet
their financial needs. The group provides financing, advisory, and
investment services to these clients throughout the world.
Investment Banking Associate Program
comprehensive global training prior to joining your industry or
product group
Training
· a six-week training program that simulates real-life work and
prepares you for the job
· overview of our principles, global capabilities, and strategic
initiatives
· a review of quantitative fundamentals
· detailed instruction on transactions from origination through
execution
· extensive hands-on training in valuation techniques and financial
modeling
· broad-based exposure to products, services, and work practices in
investment banking
· training in the practical use of banking-related technology and
general resources
· opportunities to develop a global network of colleagues
· in-class preparation for the Series 7 and 63 exams
· roadmap to customized ongoing training and development throughout
your career
Placement
· on a team devoted to a specific industry or product
industry groups: chemicals, financial institutions, global energy
and power, global industries, healthcare, media, real estate,
retail, technology, and telecommunications
product groups: corporate finance, exclusive sales and divestitures,
financial sponsors, global leveraged finance, mergers and
acquisitions, private equity-directs, and private equity-funds
· in a major city in one of the following regions: Americas; Europe,
Middle East & Africa; Japan; and Asia Pacific
· determined during the hiring process; based on your interests and
the business need
Responsibilities
· work closely with senior bankers and experts from other groups
· conduct sophisticated financial analysis and relevant industry
research
· develop new business, prepare client presentations and market new
products
· structure transactions, price and distribute securities, and close
deals
Qualifications
Education
· MBA, JD, or PhD from a top-tier school
· superior academic achievement
Experience
· summer associate position in related field
· previous relevant work experience
Skills and abilities
· strong quantitative and analytical skills
· advanced oral and written communication skills
· solid sales and marketing skills
· ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team
· appropriate language capabilities and the ability to obtain
appropriate visa status or citizenship for the assignment location
Personal traits
· a high degree of initiative, motivation, and attention to detail
· quick learner
What we offer
· visibility with clients and significant responsibilities on client
transactions
· superior classroom training by world-class professors and leading
investment bankers plus ongoing training and development designed to
address your career needs
· a work environment that combines the best of both worlds - the
breadth and resources of a global powerhouse and the collegiality of
small expert teams
INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT DIVISION -- SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
Description:
We are accepting applications for the Private Wealth Management
Summer Program. This is a ten-week program designed to have the
Summer Associate gain insight into the Private Wealth Management
Group within our Investment Management Division. The emphasis is on
advising individuals and family groups on their comprehensive
investment management needs. The Summer Associate will spend a
two-week rotation in a regional office in either Boston, Chicago,
Miami, Houston or San Francisco and eight weeks in the New York
office. At the end of the program he or she will be considered for a
permanent position in one of these offices depending on the regional
placement during the summer. The program will include a number of
business simulation exercises, plus group and individual projects.
Other components of the program will include: business unit
sponsored presentations and activities, ongoing training and
dinners/ social activities, role-play simulations, and other
instructional events conducted by Goldman Sachs professionals on a
broad range of topics.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
Overview The Private Wealth Management Group: identifies new
business opportunities; develops and prepares marketing
presentations that address asset allocation, the selection of
Investment Managers in equities, fixed income and alternative
investments; works in conjunction with investment research and other
areas of the firm to respond to client needs; analyzes client
equity, fixed income and alternative investment portfolios; works on
discrete projects related to strategic planning, product development
and other marketing infrastructure issues.
The Summer Associate will experience being part of a relationship
management team responsible for marketing new business and managing
existing client relationships with wealthy individuals and families.
Responsibilities:
* Participates in classes, role-play simulations, and other
instructional events conducted by Goldman Sachs professionals on a
broad range of topics, including portfolio construction and
management, selling techniques, trading language, investment
analysis and market specific knowledge in conjunction with
investment research and other areas of the firm to respond to client
needs.
* Ongoing lead generation project to support regional affiliated
office.
* Completes projects and presentations on various products, market
strategies, key transactions and research analysis for various
business units
Qualifications:
* Entrepreneurial
* Record of demonstrated academic and extracurricular achievement
* Interest in financial markets
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Strong analytical and writing skills
* Team player
* Detail-orientated
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Creative thinker
* Commitment to excellence
In your cover letter, please indicate interest in one or more of
these cities: Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, or San Francisco.
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