Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking, Classic, Associate, Tel Aviv

Investment Banking Division

We 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

We’re looking for a professional to join our Israel Investment Banking Division team in Tel Aviv and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs. The Israel IBD team is country coverage, responsible for serving Israeli private and public companies as well as investors (VCs, PEs, etc.)

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Role Responsibilities

Our Associates play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory teams and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. Their responsibilities include creating and analyzing financial models, organizing and preparing client presentations, helping manage transaction processes, and assisting in structuring transactions. They will gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications and marketing skills.

Associates develop financial models, perform customized company valuation analysis, and are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and fixed income and equity issuances such as IPOs and private capital raises. They organize and prepare presentations, which explain industry trends, assess clients’ situations to provide the necessary financial advice, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. Additionally, Associates coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers for various transactions; lead due diligence processes and actively participate in the negotiations of legal documentation. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our Associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking team’s investments.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ investment banking or equivalent experience
History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
Excellent communication skills and a pro-active commitment client service
Strong team orientation and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups and regions
Advanced Microsoft Office skillset (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Hebrew a plus
Desire to work and live in Israel and engage in the local ecosystem is a must
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
Benefits at Goldman Sachs
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Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Tel Aviv
JOB FUNCTION
Banker - Industry/Country Coverage
DIVISION
Global Banking & Markets