Goldman Sachs

Global Banking & Markets, Corporate Advisory, ECM, Associate

We aspire to be the world's most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity and excellence.

  • Banking and investment

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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Why Goldman Sachs

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

About the role

**Corporate Advisory works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today.   Our Equity Capital Markets Group works closely with public and private companies, financial sponsors,_ _**venture capital firms, and entrepreneurs to originate, structure, and execute equity financings such as initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and block trades. The group works closely with many other areas of the firm, particularly classic corporate advisory and equity sales and trading.    HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL **Role Responsibilities **

  • You will help originate, lead and execute equity capital market transactions for our corporate and financial sponsor clients 
  • You will develop content for meetings with clients regarding their strategy and potential capital market transactions, as well as regular market updates
  • You will liaise with multiple internal (e.g. junior and senior team members across different product groups) and external parties (e.g. client management teams, investors, lawyers) on a regular basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives 
  • You will assist in coordinating live equity offerings, including bookbuilds and settlement / operational flow 
  • You will complete and review the analytical work of junior team members, and provide mentorship and oversight to the junior team 
  • You will have to think creatively to perform investor targeting of potential institutional buyers, analyzing comparable companies and institutional cross ownership
  • You will play a vital role throughout the entire transaction process, including project management for mission-critical equity financings

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR **Qualifications **

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' relevant work experience within ECM, Capital Markets, or related area
  • Strong interest in and understanding of equity markets 
  • Exceptional multi-tasking, time management and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Highly organized with a solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail
  • Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
  • Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact
  • Well-rounded academic background from a top tier institution 
  • Understanding of transaction cycles and the steps in the process 
  • Demonstrate maturity to work with all levels of professionals across the firm and external clients
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess good judgment to make quick and complex decisions
  • Strong analytical skills and quantitative and technical abilities
  • Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

What you'll be responsible for

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    Investment Advisory and Negotiation

    Negotiate and advise on deals and contracts with clients and other stakeholders, including the structure of the investment, terms of transaction and any legal agreements involved

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    Client/Investor Relationship Management

    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and investors, providing ongoing support throughout the transaction lifecycle

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    Due Diligence

    Manage due diligence processes to ensure that all relevant information is identified and evaluated

Skills you'll need

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    Resilience

    Bounces back from stressful experiences while being optimistic, emotionally aware, and adapts to change

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    Results orientation

    Focuses on outcomes and the steps it takes to achieve them

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    Flexibility

    Copes with changes and ambiguity in varying circumstances and can adapt behaviour effectively

Meet the team

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Goldman Sachs