24 Oct
Goldman Sachs
London
Job description
WeWe pride ourselves in our resourcefulness and work on a variety of initiatives. On any given day, our work could include advising a company on a cross-border merger, structuring the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinancing an outstanding bond and more.
As a division, our strategic objectives include :
- To be the world’s preeminent investment bank trusted advisor, financier and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions
- Build long-term relationships with clients and bring them world-class execution by delivering the firm over time
- Drive superior returns for our stakeholders
- Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic,
diverse and rewarding workplace
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Rating Advisory team is responsible for providing Investment Banking clients with advice and services relating to their credit profile, capital structure, financing optimisation, and credit ratings.
The team sits within the European Financing Group and works in tandem with our Investment Banking, Merger & Acquisition, and Financing Group colleagues and plays an integral role in structuring integrated corporate finance and financing solutions.
The Rating Advisory team leverages its extensive expertise in financial, credit and rating analysis to provide astute, objective, transactional and advisory judgments to the firm and its clients.
Are you passionate about corporate finance? We’re looking for a professional to join our Rating Advisory team who wants to use their skills to provide vital credit analysis and advice to our clients.
HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL
- Perform capital structure analysis in the context of strategic corporate transactions such as M&A;, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, etc
- Estimate potential rating impact of transactions
- Contribute to commercial effort to identify and win new business opportunities
- Develop and audit financial models applied to credit and rating assessments
- Participate in inaugural ratings processes for clients
- Develop relationships with market participants including corporate CFOs, Treasurers, as well as capital markets professionals at financial sponsors
- Develop knowledge of rating agency methodologies, track evolutions of criteria
- Establish a network of contacts at the rating agencies
- Participate in client meetings
Basic Qualifications
- Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting related discipline is preferable
- Experience with modelling and financial statements analysis
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly as part of multiple teams and autonomously
- Ability to juggle changing priorities and a varied workload
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience assessing credit worthiness, financing options and potential credit rating in a previous job