AmSSG, Finance, Analyst, New York

Summary:

The Special Situations Group (“SSG”) is looking to hire an analyst to join its Finance team to be based in New York City / 200W. The position offers an excellent opportunity to participate in a global investment and lending business active across various industries and asset classes. The Analyst will be part of a team that leads strategic initiatives at a regional and global level, manages financial and operational risk, and helps drive returns though various capital and workflow efficiency initiatives. Additionally, the role will involve serving as a liaison between the global SSG team and federation support areas to further business-led initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop fundamental understanding of valuation at a deal and portfolio level

• Help develop and lead scalable processes for the SSG business

• Design and maintain sophisticated financial models

• Creatively stratify and analyze business performance to present to both internal and external parties

• Collaborate with global SSG desks, other GS groups and multiple Federation teams to improve work flow and efficiency and rationalize best business practices

Basic Qualifications Requirements:

• 1-2 yrs experience as a financial analyst (experience in a principal investing or structuring business is preferred)

• Creative, energetic, and proactive approach to work with a strong desire to make an impact on the organization as a member of a dynamic and global team

• Desire to work in one of the principal investing businesses at the firm

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with an eagerness to lead and learn

• Track record of high achievement and problem solving

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Proven knowledge of quantitative analysis and modeling (strong Excel skills and a working knowledge of US GAAP is preferred)

• Savvy in Microsoft Suite of products, including Excel and PowerPoint (experience with or knowledge of various systems used in GS are preferred)

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