What are the responsibilities and job description for the GBM Private, PSI - Public Finance Investment Banking, Associate, New York position at Goldman Sachs?
Job Description
INVESTMENT BANKING
Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.
OUR IMPACT
PSI sits within the Capital Solutions Group in Global Banking & Markets Investment Banking. PSI provides debt underwriting and advisory services for state and local governmental entities, public power and utility systems, transportation and mass transit agencies, higher education organizations, not-for-profit hospital and healthcare organizations, sports franchises and other public projects. The group focuses on origination, structuring and execution of a variety of debt, derivative, advisory, and public-private partnership transactions across the U.S. The multi-functional group combines client coverage with product expertise, capital markets expertise, credit analysis and deal execution. Our offices are headquartered in New York City, with regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Analysts and associates in PSI gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. On the financing side, analysts and associates provide a full range of services including running bond structuring analysis, assisting in developing and preparing credit information for formal bond rating agency presentations, assessing credit enhancement structures, reviewing legal and other offering documents and examining product alternatives as pricing approaches. On the advisory side, analysts and associates create and analyze financial models, performing scenario analyses and tests to examine the effects of client alternatives. Analysts and associates organize and prepare presentations which explain industry trends, discuss client options, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our analysts and associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.
Basic Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .
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., 2025. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INVESTMENT BANKING
Our division works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.
OUR IMPACT
PSI sits within the Capital Solutions Group in Global Banking & Markets Investment Banking. PSI provides debt underwriting and advisory services for state and local governmental entities, public power and utility systems, transportation and mass transit agencies, higher education organizations, not-for-profit hospital and healthcare organizations, sports franchises and other public projects. The group focuses on origination, structuring and execution of a variety of debt, derivative, advisory, and public-private partnership transactions across the U.S. The multi-functional group combines client coverage with product expertise, capital markets expertise, credit analysis and deal execution. Our offices are headquartered in New York City, with regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Analysts and associates in PSI gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expanded knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications, marketing and sales skills. On the financing side, analysts and associates provide a full range of services including running bond structuring analysis, assisting in developing and preparing credit information for formal bond rating agency presentations, assessing credit enhancement structures, reviewing legal and other offering documents and examining product alternatives as pricing approaches. On the advisory side, analysts and associates create and analyze financial models, performing scenario analyses and tests to examine the effects of client alternatives. Analysts and associates organize and prepare presentations which explain industry trends, discuss client options, and recommend strategies to meet client goals. From maintaining client communication to helping Goldman Sachs structure client transactions, our analysts and associates are a vital part of Goldman Sachs’ banking teams.
Basic Qualifications
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Strong academic record with Bachelor’s level, equivalent or above required
- Experience in the public finance sector/financial services
- Experience in conducting business, financial and legal due-diligence; preparing marketing materials, RFPs and structuring transactions
- Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent stakeholder/client relationship management experience
- Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
- Strong analytical background with experience working with large and complex data sets
- Strong communication (verbal and written), multi-tasking and time management skills
- Must be a collaborative team player
- Experience with client coverage and execution of municipal or project finance transactions
- Experience with debt structuring and capital markets execution
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .
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., 2025. All rights reserved.
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
