Alternatives, Growth Equity Investing, Associate

Job Description
Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. Since 2003 the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management comprising more than 65 individuals has invested over $16 billion in companies led by visionary founders and CEOs. We focus exclusively on investments in growth stage and technology-driven companies spanning multiple industries, including enterprise technology, financial technology and healthcare.

GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVES
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of December 31, 2023. Driven by a passion for our clients' performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time.

GROWTH EQUITY INVESTING
Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. Since 2003 the Growth Equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management comprising more than 65 individuals has invested over $16 billion in companies led by visionary founders and CEOs. We focus exclusively on investments in growth stage and technology-driven companies spanning multiple industries, including enterprise technology, financial technology and healthcare.

RESPONSIBIITIES
Associates in Growth Equity Investing will be integrally involved with all aspects of the investment cycle including:

• Sourcing, identifying and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities;
• Building relationships with management teams, senior advisors and external industry experts;
• Performing due diligence;
• Financing and closing investments as well as developing, monitoring and implementing value creation strategies at our existing portfolio companies

We are looking for a team member who will thrive in a lean organization, operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree a plus
• Have an excellent academic and professional record
• Between 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity / VC, management consulting or a relevant operating role in enterprise software
• We are looking for a highly motivated, well-rounded, team player who is passionate about investing and wants to build a long-term career at Goldman Sachs

Skills & Competencies

• Passionate and intellectually curious about technology and growth equity investing
• Eager to learn about tech markets, new concepts and trends with a focus on enterprise software
• Details oriented, self-starter, and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
• Consistently taking the initiative to drive progress and working past obstacles to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Entrepreneurial and tenacious, work effectively under pressure and keen to take on responsibility
• High integrity, ambition, and a collaborative approach
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills. Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Financial analysis/modelling experience with robust analytical/problem-solving skills

About Us
About the program
Our Off-Cycle Program varies in length based on program/university for undergraduate students. You will be fully immersed in our day-to-day activities.

As a Participant, You Will

• Receive training designed to help you succeed
• H ave the opportunity to work on real responsibilities alongside fellow interns and our people

Submitting Your Application

• Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to up to 4 separate business / location combinations in any given recruiting year. Any additional application will be auto withdrawn. In order to apply to an additional opportunity, you must withdraw a current application that has not been turned down.
• A single applicant should not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities