Investment Banking Division – Italian Coverage, Analyst recruitment

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

The Investment Banking Division provides a broad-based global service with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, privatisations and equity, debt, leveraged finance and structured product solutions.

As part of the Italian Coverage Team the candidate will help to assist our clients in achieving their strategic and financial objectives. Our Analysts play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory activities and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions.

Responsibilities include creating and analysing financial models, organising and preparing client presentations, helping manage transaction processes, assisting in structuring transactions and participating in and conducting due diligence sessions - a necessary component of financial transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and have an excellent academic record

Strong financial modelling skills

Robust financial and analytical skill set

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High degree of intellectual curiosity

Solid work ethic and motivation level

Mergers and Acquisitions experience

At least 18 months experience within Investment Banking/Corporate Finance

Fluency in Italian and English