Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan Goldman Sachs ¥5,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per year
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GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVES

A career with Goldman Sachs Alternatives is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success. Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally and invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and sustainability. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. 

The alternative investments platform delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has over $2.8 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of December 31, 2023.

PRIVATE EQUITY & GROWTH EQUITY INVESTING

The Private Equity & Growth Equity Investing business has been operating for over 30 years and invests across a broad range of industries, geographies, and transaction types with ~100 dedicated investment professionals globally. The latest flagship fund in our private equity platform is the West Street Capital Partners VIII, a $9.7bn vehicle. In Asia, we are soon launching an Asia-dedicated fund, from which we will invest both in Private Equity and Growth Equity opportunities. We pursue a strategy focused on long-term capital appreciation by committing to high-quality companies with strong management teams and actively supporting their development and value creation.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Associates in Private Equity Investing will be integrally involved with all aspects of the investment cycle including sourcing, identifying and evaluating attractive investment themes and opportunities; building relationships with management teams, senior advisors and external industry experts; performing due diligence; financing, structuring and closing transactions as well as developing, monitoring and implementing value creation strategies at our existing portfolio companies.  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for highly motivated, well-rounded, team players who are passionate about investing and want to build a long-term career at Goldman Sachs with the following skills: 

Business and Investment Judgement

  • Demonstrates good investment instincts and a thoughtful approach to investment opportunities. Ability to consider macro and micro drivers for investment success
  • Entrepreneurial mind-set in evaluating new investment opportunities
  • Demonstrates versatility in adapting to different industries

Communication Skills 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English
  • Structured and succinct presentation and communication
  • Relationship-building skills and ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders, both internal and external

Technical Skills 

  • Basic business analysis skills, financial analysis skills, and/or LBO investment analysis skills (based on the prior experience) 

Soft Skills & Motivation 

  • High level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the job with a genuine enthusiasm to work and private equity
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and keen to take on responsibility
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Resourceful approach to problem-solving

Background

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience with leading investment banks, consulting firms, corporate, private equity firms and other alternative asset managers
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a track record of excellence in career and academics

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  

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more:

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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.



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