Goldman Sachs Alternatives – Hybrid Capital Investing - Associate – London

Job DescriptionOUR IMPACTGoldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion in assets under supervision. As the primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors, and individuals.Hybrid Capital OverviewHybrid Capital provides flexible solutions for businesses seeking non-control alternatives to traditional private equity or greater flexibility than traditional debt. We principally deploy the West Street Strategic Solutions Fund, now in its second vintage after the success of Fund I ($14bn).Associates work as part of small deal teams in a wide range of high profile transactions across the capital structure ranging from secured debt to minority common equity. The role is highly analytical with emphasis on fundamental valuation, financial modelling, analysis of financial accounts, and legal documentation. The work is deal-focused and dynamic, and will bring you in contact with a wide range of businesses, industries, geographies, investment structures and products as well as advisors and management teams.ResponsibilitiesEngaging in all aspects of due diligence and business analysis including but not limited to financial modelling / analysis, fundamental valuation analysis, market research, competition analysis to develop and refine investment thesesParticipating in structuring, negotiating and documenting investmentsCommunicating and defending investment theses to internal stakeholders and committees, including relevant Asset Management and Firm-wide Investment CommitteesActively monitoring existing investments in the portfolioOriginating investment ideas via early engagement with relevant parties (e.g., financial sponsors, company management teams, founders)Building relationships with sponsors, management teams and internal GS stakeholdersSkills & Experience RequiredInvestment Banking or Principal Investing candidate with 4 to 5 years of experienceStrong academic record with Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Studies, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline from a distinguished academic institution requiredPrior work experience in private equity, private credit is a plusStrong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem-solving skillsPassion for investing with an interest in complex credit and equity investmentsFlexible and creative mindset; ability to analyze a variety of industries and businessesConfident verbal and written communication / interpersonal skills essentialSolid work ethic and high levels of motivation requiredExcellent MS Excel skills essential and knowledge of MS Power PointFluency in one or more of French, German, Italian or Spanish is an advantageAbility to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgmentsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail requiredAbout Goldman SachsAt Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2025. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.