Corporate Advisory Associate, Natural Resources

About the Role

The Corporate Advisory Associate, Natural Resources works within Goldman Sachs' Global Advisory & Markets division, tackling some of the market's most intricate financial challenges and transactions. This role involves advising on mergers, providing financial solutions for acquisitions, and structuring initial public offerings for a diverse client base including corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments.

You will be an integral part of a team known for strong analytical thinking and innovative ideas, operating in both developed and emerging markets. The Natural Resources team specifically seeks an Analyst / Associate in Sydney to deliver banking services to clients within the natural resources sector, playing a vital role in building relationships and executing transactions.

Key Responsibilities (Inferred)

• Advise clients on complex financial transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and initial public offerings.
• Develop and structure innovative financial solutions tailored to client needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
• Execute transactions efficiently, ensuring exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyze and evaluate financial data to form independent judgments and provide commercially savvy advice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of prior work experience in a relevant financial field.
• A genuine interest in the Natural Resources sector or coverage.
• Proficient to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses.
• Ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments.
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to exercise discretion regarding highly confidential/sensitive information.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we dedicate our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and the communities we serve to grow. Established in 1869, we are a premier global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring every individual has opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, firmwide networks, comprehensive benefits, and wellness programs.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Advisory
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Natural Resources Sector Knowledge
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint Presentations