Asset & Wealth Management, Sustainable Investing Group, Associate - New York

Asset & Wealth Management: A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management provides clients around the world with dedicated partnership and a focus on long-term performance. 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.

Overview:
The Sustainable Investing Group ("SIG"), a Goldman Sachs platform for direct equity investing in private markets, seeks to play a critical role in investing in social impact and climate transition opportunities. SIG brings decades of experience, a strong investment track record, and a proprietary Corporate Network comprised of leaders from global corporations, all supported by the broader resources of Goldman Sachs.

This role is for the investment team within the Horizon Inclusive Growth Fund. The Horizon Inclusive Growth Fund is a growth-oriented, mid-market private equity strategy which seeks to invest in companies developing solutions addressing accessibility and affordability across Healthcare, Education & Workforce Development, and Financial Inclusion.

You will play an instrumental role on the investment team, working as part of deal teams in order to source, evaluate and structure investments. You will be given significant responsibility across the full deal lifecycle, and be exposed to high-profile transactions within a growing, entrepreneurial business.

Responsibilities Include:

• Spearheading all aspects of due diligence and analysis of potential investments
• Leading detailed financial modeling to support investment decision making
• Developing investment and impact theses for new market and opportunities
• Drafting investment memoranda and presenting to the Investment Committee
• Supporting portfolio management and operational uplifts at the portfolio company level

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Passion for impact investing, particularly in the target sectors: healthcare, education, and financial inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, creative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to interact with key stakeholders and build relationships with a wide variety of people
• Minimum 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity investing