Job Description Goldman Sachs is seeking an Analyst or Associate level candidate to join the Fund Finance Corporate Credit team to assist in the analysis and underwriting of new investment opportunities. Our team sits within the Global Banking and Markets division and operates as the direct underwriting team across debt facilities collateralized by private credit and private equity investments. The finance professional will be an integral part of the team, responsible for a wide variety of activities and analysis. This position has frequent contact with all levels of employees, management, and clients. The candidate should possess strong communication and presentation skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence, underwriting, structuring, and closing of new investments
Continued monitoring of investments post-closing
Assist with a variety of projects including evaluation of potential investment opportunities and other ad hoc or strategic initiatives
Assist in creation of financial models and communicate key variables and risks with the team
Research and analyze prospective investments, developing various quantitative analyzes
Prepare internal investment approval memoranda and presentations
Deliver on ad hoc or special business project as directed by senior management
Perform ad hoc analysis: know where to get data to drive insights
Identify, process and technology improvement opportunities and develop recommendations for execution
Committed to upholding and emulating Goldman Sachs core values
Other projects and duties as assigned

Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year university in finance, accounting, engineering, or related technical field required
1-3 year of professional financial/accounting experience
Strong accounting/financial modeling and analytical skills supported by a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills that support a collegial and collaborative working style
Ability to create and develop complex financial analysis including detailed assumptions and logical thought process
Ability to summarize detailed information at a level appropriate for executive communication
Flexibility and ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to learn quickly and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
Self-starter, executes with a sense of urgency and delivers high quality results within compressed timelines
Strong financial acumen with a working knowledge of financial statements, financial metrics and KPIs
Basic understanding of accounting systems, principles, practices and procedures
Able to understand complex transactions and have a desire to learn new processes
Sound business judgment and decision-making abilities

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

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.

Global Banking & Markets, Fund Finance Underwriting and Portfolio Management, Corporate Credit Analysis, Analyst/Associate - Dallas

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