21 Oct
Important Group
London
Job Description
Goldman Sachs Alternatives invests in private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative investments around the world on behalf of third parties, Goldman Sachs and its employees. AWM operates a global platform and our team works in a fast-paced, exciting environment. We look for individuals with versatile skills and a passion for investing.
Within AWM, the Financing and Debt Capital Markets team (“DCM”) is responsible for sourcing, negotiation and execution of financing agreements for funds managed by Goldman Sachs. The team ensures global consistency in terms and adherence to critical risk management principles,
while managing the firm’s lender and counterparty relationships to originate and optimize debt capital for various investment products. This capital is a critical component of the performance we deliver to our investors.
We are currently seeking an experienced candidate to lead our financing and refinancing efforts for portfolio companies within our private equity and infrastructure funds in EMEA.
Responsibilities Include
- N egotiating and executing financing transactions for infrastructure and private equity portfolio companies in coordination with investment deal teams
- Developing and maintaining key lending and debt advisory relationships within the leverage finance and infrastructure financing market
- Assisting with equity syndication activity, in close coordination with the Alternatives Capital Formation team
- Leading or supporting deal teams in equity capital raising and/or exit preparation/activity for private equity and infrastructure PortCo’s
- Coordinating with the DCM team globally on lender relationships
Qualifications
- Minimum of 9 years of relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated track record of success in executing financing transactions in infrastructure project finance, leverage finance and/or private credit deal types
- Deep knowledge of alternative asset classes and financing structures
- Experience within a large lending institution or debt advisor preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while achieving successful outcomes
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with interest rate, FX and equity hedges
- Ability to function well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Exemplary work ethic and personal integrity