AWM, Private Bank, Lending/ Underwriting, Analyst, New York

Our Impact

Across Asset & Wealth Management (AWM), Goldman Sachs empowers clients worldwide to reach their financial goals through advisor‑led planning, investment management, banking, and tailored lending solutions. Within AWM, the Private Bank delivers competitive borrowing and cash‑management products from Goldman Sachs Bank USA, strategically integrated with each client’s broader wealth strategy. Our lenders and specialists provide bespoke solutions secured by a wide range of asset classes—including marketable securities, alternatives, residential and commercial real estate, and unique assets such as aviation, fine art, and private holdings. 

 

Your Impact

The Underwriting Analyst is an entry‑level role responsible for supporting all aspects of the Private Bank’s credit underwriting process. Analysts focus on data gathering, preliminary financial analysis, exposure tracking, and documentation support. The position is designed to build foundational credit skills and provide exposure to a wide range of wealth‑driven lending solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Credit Analysis Support

• Collect and organize financial statements, tax returns, liquidity reports, and collateral documents.
• Prepare initial financial spreads, liquidity analyses, and exposure summaries.
• Assist with marketable securities analysis, LTV calculations, and collateral coverage reviews.
• Support Analysts and Underwriters with initial drafting of memo components and client summaries.

Operational & Execution Support

• Maintain credit files, internal databases, exposure systems, and workflow trackers.
• Support the documentation and closing process by coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Operations.
• Perform data integrity checks and prepare materials for credit meetings and committee packages.

Risk & Controls

• Ensure that required documentation is collected and maintained in accordance with policy.
• Support periodic monitoring activities, including annual reviews, covenant checks, and collateral revaluations.
• Assist in identifying discrepancies or red flags in client information and escalate appropriately.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Associates, Underwriters, Bankers, and Risk to ensure timely, accurate execution.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and underwriting discussions.

 

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in finance, credit analysis, accounting, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and financial statement review.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn credit fundamentals.

Preferred

• Internship or experience in private banking, corporate lending, wealth management, or credit operations.
• Exposure to financial modeling or analysis coursework.

 

Success Factors

• Curiosity and desire to develop credit expertise.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, high‑volume environment.
• Dependable execution and commitment to accuracy.

 

Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $75000-$125000. 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.