Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Goldman Sachs, we pride ourselves on our resourcefulness and work on a variety of high-impact initiatives. On any given day, you could be advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring an initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond, and more. Our strategic objectives include being the world’s preeminent investment bank—trusted advisor, financier, and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions. We aim to build long-term client relationships by delivering world-class execution, drive superior returns for stakeholders, and be the employer of choice by providing a dynamic, meritocratic, diverse, and rewarding workplace.

Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs tackles some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on mergers, acquisitions, or capital raising, we work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments. Our team consists of strong analytical thinkers passionate about producing innovative ideas.

Within our Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Group, we advise clients on a broad range of financial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and financial investments. Key sub-sectors include software, internet, e-commerce, sports and entertainment, publishing, advertising, broadcasting, cable, wireless, hosting, semiconductors, electronics, and hardware.

Associates at Goldman Sachs play a vital role in developing and strengthening client relationships, participating in advisory teams, and structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. They gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and deepen their knowledge of investment banking while developing key analytical, communication, marketing, and sales skills. Associates develop financial models, perform valuation analyses, and actively contribute to mergers and acquisitions and equity and debt issuances. They prepare presentations explaining industry trends, assess client situations, provide financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Associates coordinate teams of advisers, attorneys, and bankers, lead due diligence processes, and participate in negotiating legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to structuring transactions, associates are integral to Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.

Role Responsibilities
- 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, financial projections, and models to provide financial and economic advice
- Support live deal execution in the TMT sector, including due diligence, drafting legal documents, 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 to address financial, market, or economic issues
- Interact with client management teams and working groups to execute projects, provide updates, and offer advice

Experience
- Strong academic record with a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant work experience or an MBA with relevant experience
- Significant investment banking experience required, preferably in the Technology / TMT sector
- Experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions
- Experience with due diligence and transaction execution processes
- Strong financial modeling skills including DCF, LBO, merger modeling, comparable companies, and precedent transactions
- Experience preparing and maintaining industry/company presentations, benchmarking materials, and other process documents

About You
- Strong team orientation with the ability to work effectively across multiple groups and regions
- Capacity to build relationships and act as a point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High work ethic, motivation, and attention to detail
- Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities
- Ability and ambition to develop into a senior TMT investment banking professional

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or MBA with relevant experience
- Proven track record in investment banking and financial analysis