About the Team
Goldman Sachs’ Private Credit team sits on the private side of the Asset Management Division. Private Credit is one of the world’s largest alternative credit investing platforms with investment professionals based in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. Private Credit originates investments and invests third‑party capital across senior secured loans, mezzanine/unsecured debt, preferred equity and opportunistic credit supporting buyouts led by Private Equity sponsors. The Private Credit team in Europe is a top‑tier platform in the European direct lending market and is consistently involved in the largest direct lending transactions.
Job Overview
Analysts and Associates in Private Credit work as part of small deal teams responsible for identifying, diligencing, structuring, executing and monitoring corporate debt investments. They are involved in a wide range of high‑profile transactions across the capital structure and in a variety of industries in support of leveraged buy‑outs, take‑privates, add‑on acquisitions and recapitalizations, mostly for Private‑Equity‑backed businesses.
Responsibilities
* Originating investment ideas across the product suite of Credit via early engagement with relevant parties (e.g., financial sponsors/company management teams)
* Engaging in all aspects of due diligence and business analysis to develop and refine investment theses
* Participating in structuring, negotiating and documenting investments
* Communicating and defending investment theses to internal stakeholders and committees, including relevant AMD and Firm‑wide Investment Committees
* Actively monitoring existing investments in the portfolio
* Building relationships with sponsors, management teams and internal GS stakeholders
Qualifications
* Investment Banking and Private Credit/Direct Lending candidate with 2 to 4 years experience
* Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Passion for investing with specific interest in credit/other structured products
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Flexible and creative mindset; ability to analyze a variety of industries and businesses
* Ability to self‑direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
* Ability to interact and build relationships with a wide variety of people
EEO Statement
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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