GBM - Private - Investment Banking Business Associate - M&A Fairness - New York

Business Overview

The Investment Banking business unit (“Investment Banking”) works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are a team of strong analytical thinkers who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

Role

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Fairness team acts as a central contact point to assist various teams with the Investment Banking’s M&A Advisory assignments. The M&A Fairness team is looking for a Business Associate/Analyst to join the team. The Business Associate/Analyst position provides an excellent foundation for individuals interested in developing investment banking and M&A product knowledge, understanding strategic decision-making and processes, and driving new initiatives.

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

Skills and Experience

• One to three years of related experience preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• One or more years of corporate legal, consulting, accounting, investment banking or other M&A-related experience preferred
• Knowledge of valuation methodologies, business modelling, accounting and/or corporate finance preferred
• 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

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $100,000–$160,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

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. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.