Growth Equity Investing Associate / Analyst

About Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in a full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure. Since 2003, the Growth Equity business, comprising more than 65 individuals, has invested over $16 billion in companies led by visionary founders and CEOs. We focus exclusively on investments in growth stage and technology-driven companies spanning multiple industries, including enterprise technology, financial technology, and healthcare.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors, and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of December 31, 2023. Driven by a passion for our clients’ performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time.

Growth Equity Investing Responsibilities

As a Growth Equity Investing Associate / Analyst, you will be integrally involved with all aspects of the investment cycle, including:

• Sourcing, identifying, and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities.
• Building relationships with management teams, senior advisors, and external industry experts.
• Performing due diligence on potential investments.
• Financing and closing investments.
• Developing, monitoring, and implementing value creation strategies at our existing portfolio companies.

We are looking for a team member who will thrive in a lean organization, operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus.
• Excellent academic and professional record.
• Between 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, growth equity / VC, management consulting, or a relevant operating role in enterprise software.
• Highly motivated, well-rounded team player passionate about investing and building a long-term career at Goldman Sachs.

Skills & Competencies

• Passionate and intellectually curious about technology and growth equity investing.
• Eager to learn about tech markets, new concepts, and trends with a focus on enterprise software.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Consistently taking the initiative to drive progress and work past obstacles to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial and tenacious; works effectively under pressure and keen to take on responsibility.
• High integrity, ambition, and a collaborative approach.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills; ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Financial analysis/modeling experience with robust analytical/problem-solving skills.

Key skills/competency

• Growth Equity Investing
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Investment Analysis
• Enterprise Software
• Relationship Building
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning