Global Investment Research, Regional Banks and Consumer Finance, Associate

GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research. 

Global Investment Research produces original, fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies. Our research teams continually identify and analyze financial information, strategic issues and trends that affect companies, industries and markets on a regional and global scale. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in equity research and contribute to the development of actionable investment ideas.

 

Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Regional Banks & Consumer Finance team, the goal of the Associate is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Banking and Consumer Finance sector
• Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas
• Write reports/notes on companies under coverage
• Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company managements
• Interpret data and perform analysis on market, economic and technology trends
• Develop financial models

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Attention to detail
• Strong team orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-4+ years of experience in investment research, financial modelling and analysis
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation
• Demonstrated interest or previous experience in the banks / consumer finance sector
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
• Ability to multi-task and work with numerous teams

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Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. 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.