Investment Banking Associate - Korea Advisory

INVESTMENT BANKING

Investment banking 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, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas. 

The Korea Advisory team are committed to providing the world-class services to our clients from Korea. Our bankers play an important role in building relationships and executing transactions. The team encompasses a wide range of industry coverage, including Consumer Retail, Healthcare, Industrials, Natural Resources, Real Estate, and Technology, Media and Telecom. 

YOUR IMPACT
Are you passionate about the financial services industry?  We’re looking for an Analyst or Associate to join our Korea Advisory team in Seoul who wants to be a part of our Investment Banking business and use their skills and ideas to make an impact to the success of the business at Goldman Sachs. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES 

Our Analyst and 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.

They 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. 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. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3-5 years of prior relevant work experience
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Korean
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders 
• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment

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