Global Banking & Markets Associate - Capital Solutions Group, Real Estate Financing

Capital Solutions Group

Goldman Sachs operates at the fulcrum of one of the most important structural trends in finance: the convergence of public and private markets. We combine the #1 global advisory franchise, a leading origination business, and an investing platform that deploys capital across liquid and alternative asset classes.

Our Capital Solutions Group is a comprehensive suite of our financing, origination, structuring, and risk management solutions. The depth and breadth of our relationships, enriched by the velocity of our deal flow, provide clients unique insights to maximize value and unlock opportunity.

Our integrated structure is built to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions that propel both our issuing and investing clients forward

GBM Private, Real Estate Financing Group - Originations, Associate

The Real Estate Financing Group (REFG) within Capital Solutions Group is a leader in commercial real estate lending.  REFG’s Originations team is responsible for the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of securitized and balance sheet lending on commercial real estate assets and is looking for an experienced Associate to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial real estate mortgage loans across all property types (e.g., industrial, multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, data centers, and specialty) for both the CMBS business and the bank’s own balance sheet
• Perform in-depth property, market, sector, and borrower due diligence and research
• Model cash flows and conduct valuation analyses on commercial real estate assets across property types and geographies
• Contribute to all aspects of loan origination, from initial underwriting to loan closing to deal distribution
• Prepare materials and memos for client discussions, deal evaluation, internal committees, and deal distribution
• Coordinate with REFG’s Credit, Capital Markets, and Securitization teams as well as external parties such as due diligence providers, consultants, and legal counsel throughout the loan execution process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of work experience, ideally in underwriting and closing CMBS and / or CRE balance sheet loans
• Track record of academic achievement
• Strong modeling and analytical skills; experience with Argus is not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external audiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple transactions under deadlines
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to results
• Genuine interest in real estate origination