Investment Banking Division, South Africa, Associate, Johannesburg

Job description

Basic Qualifications

YOUR IMPACT

Are you passionate about the financial services industry?  We’re looking for a professional to join our South Africa Investment Banking Division team in Johannesburg who wants to be a part of our Investment Banking Division and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs.

OUR IMPACT

Investment Banking Division
Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Investment Banking Associates at Goldman Sachs gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. Associates create and analyze financial models, performing scenario analyses and tests to examine the effects of client alternatives. In addition, Associates organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, discuss client options, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Associates may also participate in and conduct due diligence sessions, a necessary component of financial transactions. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our Associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications
• Candidate must have completed an undergraduate degree
• Current experience as an investment banking Associate (or related financial position)
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong quantitative and technical abilities
• An outstanding academic record
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Strong communications, multi-tasking and time management skills