Equity Research, Medical Technology, PhD Fellowship, London

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

OUR IMPACT
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.

YOUR IMPACT
Are you passionate about the financial services industry?  We’re looking for a professional to join our Global Investment Equity Research Division who wants to use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the research business at Goldman Sachs.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
Goldman Sachs is seeking PhD candidates or graduates with non-finance backgrounds to participate in a 12-month fellowship. The Fellowship will enable PhDs to explore a potential career transition into Equity Research. The Fellows are provided with training and hands-on experience on a research team as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.  
The Fellowship:
• Is open to PhDs in science, medical, or healthcare related disciplines.
• Does not require finance experience however, an interest in investing or a basic knowledge of the markets is helpful

Example Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain financial models
• Market share, macro trend, and cross company and sector data analyses
• Company specific projects
• Update monthly reports, marketing books, and weekly reports
• Update and maintain daily valuation sheets

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidate must have completed or be completing  a PhD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Exceptional analytical skills, lateral thinking, and judgment
• A proactive approach and a high level of enthusiasm
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)