Goldman Sachs Alternatives - Private Credit Investing - Analyst - London
Job Description
GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVES
A career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.
PRIVATE CREDIT
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. 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.
Analysts in Private Credit work as part of small deal teams responsible for identifying, diligencing, structuring, executing and monitoring corporate debt investments. Analysts and associates are involved in a wide range of high‑profile transactions across the capital structure in a variety of industries, supporting transactions that include 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 1–2 years experience
* Strong quantitative, financial modelling, analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Passion for investing with specific interest in credit or 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
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
* Locations: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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