Global Banking & Markets, Corporate Advisory, ECM, Associate, Sydney

Job Description YOUR IMPACT The Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Group within Corporate Advisory is looking for a highly skilled Associate to join our Sydney office. OUR IMPACT Corporate Advisory works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Our Equity Capital Markets Group works closely with public and private companies, financial sponsors,venture capital firms, and entrepreneurs to originate, structure, and execute equity financings such as initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and block trades. The group works closely with many other areas of the firm, particularly classic corporate advisory and equity sales and trading. Role Responsibilities HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL You will help originate, lead and execute equity capital market transactions for our corporate and financial sponsor clients You will develop content for meetings with clients regarding their strategy and potential capital market transactions, as well as regular market updatesYou will liaise with multiple internal (e.g. junior and senior team members across different product groups) and external parties (e.g. client management teams, investors, lawyers) on a regular basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives You will assist in coordinating live equity offerings, including bookbuilds and settlement / operational flow You will complete and review the analytical work of junior team members, and provide mentorship and oversight to the junior team You will have to think creatively to perform investor targeting of potential institutional buyers, analyzing comparable companies and institutional cross ownershipYou will play a vital role throughout the entire transaction process, including project management for mission-critical equity financings Qualifications SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' relevant work experience within ECM, Capital Markets, or related areaStrong interest in and understanding of equity markets Exceptional multi-tasking, time management and communication skills (both verbal and written)Highly organized with a solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detailPersonal integrity, initiative and leadership qualitiesCapacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contactWell-rounded academic background from a top tier institution Understanding of transaction cycles and the steps in the process Demonstrate maturity to work with all levels of professionals across the firm and external clientsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and possess good judgment to make quick and complex decisionsStrong analytical skills and quantitative and technical abilitiesDrive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skillsCommercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive informationExcellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) About Goldman Sachs At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity