Investment Banking Vice President - Consumer Retail

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, financial sponsors, and venture capital firms and are a team of strong analytical thinkers with a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas.

YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Cross Markets Group (“CMG”) Consumer Retail coverage team as a Vice President within the Investment Banking Division in New York. In this role, you will lead transaction execution, strengthen client relationships and deliver strategic advice across a broad range of complex financial matters. You will serve as a senior member of deal teams and a primary day-to-day contact for clients, while providing leadership, guidance and development to Analysts and Associates.

OUR IMPACT

CMG is a classic investment banking team with dedicated bankers across TMT, Industrials, Consumer Retail, Healthcare, Natural Resources, and Financial Institutions. CMG focuses on expanding Investment Banking’s coverage of corporate clients, sponsor portfolio companies and financial sponsors, providing M&A, financing and other corporate finance solutions. We work with founders, sponsors and executives to deliver high-quality advice and execution across products. The CMG Consumer Retail coverage team advises public and private clients across a range of subsectors, including but not limited to, Food and Beverage, Retail and Apparel, Restaurants, Consumer Services and Consumer Technology.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with Consumer Retail clients, serving as a primary day-to-day contact and strategic advisor
• Lead the execution of complex transactions from origination through closing, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, and debt and equity financings
• Translate detailed financial, valuation and industry analyses into clear strategic recommendations tailored to client objectives
• Oversee the development of financial models, customized valuation analyses, transaction materials and client presentations
• Advise clients on industry trends, strategic alternatives, financing considerations and transaction structures
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of bankers, attorneys, tax advisors and other internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee due diligence processes and contribute actively to the negotiation of transaction documentation
• Manage deal teams and workflows to ensure high-quality execution and timely delivery
• Mentor, train and develop Analysts and Associates while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Contribute to client coverage, business development and the continued growth of the CMG Consumer Retail franchise

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum four years of investment banking experience with a master’s degree, or seven years of investment banking or equivalent experience with a bachelor’s degree
• History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
• Strong track record of executing buy-side and sell-side M&A, equity and debt financing transactions in an investment banking advisory role
• A minimum of two years experience leading deal teams of Analysts and Associates
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients, senior stakeholders and deal teams
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing and developing junior professionals
• Personal integrity, sound judgment, initiative and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team orientation and the ability to work effectively across groups and regions
• Previous sector experience in Consumer Retail preferred

Salary Range 
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $250,000-$300,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits 
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.