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GBM Private, Global Fund Finance - Structuring and Trading
The Global Fund Finance business within the Capital Solutions Group in Global Banking and Markets deploys the firm’s balance sheet across a full suite of structured financing and risk management solutions across the private markets ecosystems. We are looking for an experienced senior analyst/associate to join our Structuring and Trading team in New York, whose core responsibilities will include:
- Working with more senior members of the deal team to structure and execute complex collateralized lending transactions
- Investing in becoming an expert on the front-to-back deal lifecycle including structuring terms, negotiating legal agreements, managing bookings, operational flows and other risk metrics
- Analyzing quantitative and qualitative factors influencing the credit quality of private companies
- Performing detailed assessments on relative value to evaluate the risk reward spectrum of each deal on a stand-alone basis, including calculating deal specific returns
- Drafting detailed investment committee memos
- Analyzing financial statements/relevant performance metrics, credit reports, market trends, and economic indicators to assess creditworthiness and predict potential risks, while recommending structural solutions to mitigate any risks identified
- Staying informed and educated on regulatory changes, economic developments, and industry trends that could impact the private markets ecosystem
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Engineering or related quantitative field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in technical and quantitative roles that involve quantifying and analyzing risk
- High attention to detail and analytical reasoning
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, including experience with advanced excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information in a clear and persuasive manner to stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work in a high pressure and dynamic fast-paced environment, including interacting with clients, legal counsel, and other parts of the Goldman Sachs franchise
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage processes at scale
- Ability to take ownership and independently leverage all resources made available to execute effectively and efficiently
Differentiating Qualities:
- Strong desire to build an in-depth expertise in Private Markets
- Structuring experience in secured/collateralized lending experience is highly valued
- Knowledge and or exposure to a broad range of credit strategies – senior direct lending, distressed and/or opportunistic credits is a plus
- Focus on credit risk assessments for illiquid instruments is a plus
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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $110000-$125000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
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What you'll do
- The analyst will work with senior team members to structure and execute complex collateralized lending transactions and analyze factors influencing the credit quality of private companies. They will also draft investment committee memos and assess creditworthiness while recommending structural solutions to mitigate risks.
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