Global Investment Research, Equity Research, Payments & Fintech, 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.

 

EQUITY RESEARCH

Equity Research focuses on company-specific research and analysis. Industry and sector teams analyze companies in the stock markets of the region to develop investment ideas. These sector teams also work with macro, quantitative and derivatives research teams to identify investment ideas.

 

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Payments & Fintech team, the goal is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Payments & Fintech 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
• Be informed and up-to-date on developments within the Payments & Fintech sector
• Develop financial models, and maintain forecasted estimates for covered companies

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of experience in Equity Research
• Demonstrated understanding of financial modeling and single stock analysis 
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation
• Demonstrated interest in the financial technology 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

  ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At 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., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.