Goldman Sachs

Executive Office, Investor Relations, Associate - New York

Goldman Sachs, New York, NY, United States

MORE ABOUT THIS JOB:

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and advancing Goldman Sachs strategy and in supporting and enhancing the firms distinctive culture. Our goal is to provide our people, clients, shareholders and the broader public with information about the breadth of our global efforts, highlight our focus on delivering sustainable, long-term returns for our shareholders, and demonstrate our commitment to making an impact on the communities where we live and work and on society more broadly.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

YOUR IMPACT

Investor Relations works closely with Goldman Sachs senior management to shape the firms external messaging for research analysts, debt and equity investors, proxy advisory firms, rating agencies and credit counterparts. This is a unique position that allows candidates to develop an Investment Banking valuation and modelling skill-set and a Global Markets market perspective while gaining exposure to senior management, rating agencies, research analysts and key investors. Candidates will work directly with all members of the group across our debt and equity, corporate governance and rating agency teams.

Debt and Equity Investor Relations

Work with debt and equity investor relations team to effectively manage relationships with key constituents including GS senior management, sell-side research analysts and buy-side investors
Evaluate and form a view on GS and global competitors from an investment perspective, examining both quantitative and qualitative factors and develop specific expertise on each competitor
Audit and maintain financial models focusing on earnings, balance sheet metrics and valuation
Research and create regular strategic analyses for business leadership addressing relevant market topics including valuation, returns, volatility, business performance, consensus expectations, earnings takeaways, et cetera
Create presentation materials for equity research conferences, senior business managers and investors
Coordinate with internal teams across the firm to create talking points and analytics on market or business related issues
Participate in firmwide due diligence with key business managers to stay abreast of company specific and industry trends

Corporate Governance

Work with corporate governance team to effectively manage relationships with key constituents including GS senior management, GS Board members, shareholders, proxy advisory firms and other external constituents
Develop deep understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance risks and opportunities; play leading role in GS external messaging and answer related questions from external constituents
Take a leadership role in driving processes and serve as subject matter expert on corporate governance and sustainability to broader IR team and key stakeholders throughout the firm
Manage short-term and long-term corporate governance team projects
Liaise with a variety of internal constituents across the firm to gather information, coordinate efforts and convey feedback from external engagements

Rating Agencies

Work with investor relations team to effectively manage relationships with key constituents including GS senior management and the rating agencies
Audit fundamental credit analysis on Goldman Sachs and its peer group and closely monitor industry trends, balance sheet statistics, strategic initiatives, business mix, external messaging and credit ratings
Evaluate and formulate informed views on GS and peer credit ratings relative to fundamental analytics and market-based ratings
Create analyses for senior management addressing key themes in rating agency research, global rating trends and critical credit metrics emphasized by each of the agencies
Coordinate presentation materials for quarterly rating agency meetings and other presentations

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

2-3 years experience in finance, accounting, economics and markets
Investment Banking senior analyst/junior associate and experience in capital markets and/or financial institutions a plus
Ability to analyze, evaluate, form independent judgments and think creatively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to self-direct and manage projects, interact and build relationships across the firm at different levels of seniority
Highly detail-oriented and strong organizational skills

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.

Were 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