Goldman Sachs & Co. GIR, Capital Goods, Business Analyst/Associate, London in London, United Kingdom

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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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Goldman Sachs’ Global Investment Research division delivers value-added research to clients in the equity, fixed income, currency and commodities markets. Goldman Sachs develops global client-focused research in economics, portfolio strategy, derivatives and equity and credit securities. Our clients use these insights and investment ideas to develop their strategies. 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. Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Capital Goods team, the goal of the Business Analyst/Associate is to:

  • Build strong industry knowledge of the Capital Goods sector, particularly the Electrical Equipment names

  • 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 and Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency in Excel

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong team orientation

  • 1-4 years of experience in investment research, financial modeling and analysis

  • Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation

  • 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

  • Progress toward earning the CFA designation [optional but not mandatory]

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2019. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.

Job ID2019-50793

Schedule TypeFull Time

LevelAssociate

Function(s)General

RegionEMEA

DivisionGlobal Investment Research

Business UnitGlobal Equity Research

Employment TypeEmployee