GBM - Private - Investment Banking… at Goldman Sachs · New York

Summary: Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and securities firm, and they are seeking a Business Associate/Analyst to join their M&A Fairness team. This role involves assisting with the management of M&A advisory assignments, including organizing meetings, reviewing financial analyses, and analyzing M&A transactions from both legal and financial perspectives. Responsibilities: - Assisting with the management of various aspects of the internal and external processes related to (i) meetings of the Fairness Committee, which oversees material M&A transactions, (ii) delivery of fairness opinions (including related financial analyses) and (iii) public disclosure of Goldman Sachs’ advice and analysis, including: - Organizing and attending Fairness Committee meetings - Reviewing fairness opinions and related financial analyses, board materials and disclosure documents/regulatory filings - Assisting the M&A Valuation Lead with review of financial analyses prepared in connection with transactions subject to review by the Fairness Committee - Assisting with the identification of AI related efficiencies for the fairness process - Assistance with the review of conflict-related disclosure letters - Analyzing M&A transactions from a legal and financial perspective, focusing on, among other things, transaction terms, structure and valuation methodologies - Advising IBD deal teams on relevant precedent M&A transactions and available M&A resources Required Qualifications: - One to three years of related experience - Excellent academic credentials - Organized and highly motivated self-starter - Ability to focus on both the details and the bigger picture - Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize as necessary - Very strong written and oral communications skills - Dependable and detail oriented Preferred Qualifications: - One or more years of corporate legal, consulting, accounting, investment banking or other M&A-related experience - Knowledge of valuation methodologies, business modelling, accounting and/or corporate finance Required Skills: Valuation methodologies, M&A product knowledge Important Skills: Corporate finance, Business modelling Nice-to-Have Skills: Written communication, Oral communication, Organizational skills, Self-starter, Detail oriented Benefits: Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience.