The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Global Investment Research, Equity Research, TMT

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $110K — $130K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Finance & Insurance
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in sell-side research, buy-side research, investment banking, or a related analytical role.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation, including building financial models from scratch.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in research products.
  • Proven research skills to independently gather and synthesize information from various resources.
  • Strong analytical mindset to convert research findings into actionable insights.
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct fundamental research on 30 public companies in the Business & Information Services sector.
  • Develop and enhance financial models, earnings analyses, and company forecasts.
  • Serve as lead associate for assigned stocks, managing day-to-day coverage and research production.
  • Perform independent primary and secondary research to identify investment opportunities and risks.
  • Monitor industry trends and company developments to identify investment implications.
  • Develop research reports, client presentations, and thematic projects.
  • Communicate research findings to internal stakeholders and institutional investors.
  • Identify emerging topics and develop differentiated insights to enhance research value.

Benefits

  • Collaboration-focused work environment
  • Mentorship and long-term career development support
  • Ownership of coverage responsibilities
  • Emphasis on intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Global Investment Research - Equity Research Associate, Business & Information Services

You will join a collaborative, high-performing Equity Research team focused on the Business & Information Services sector. The team covers approximately 30 public companies across information services, professional services, business services and related industries. Associates play a meaningful role in the research process, including financial modeling, fundamental analysis, company earnings, thematic research and direct engagement with institutional investors and corporate management teams.

The team is based primarily in San Francisco and has developed a strong culture of collaboration, mentorship and long-term career development. Associates are encouraged to take ownership of their coverage responsibilities while working closely with teammates across the broader coverage universe, fostering both deep company expertise and broad sector knowledge. The role is well suited for intellectually curious individuals who enjoy fundamental research, thrive in a team-oriented environment and are interested in building a long-term career within Equity Research.

Job Summary and Responsibilities
  • Work closely with members of the Equity Research team to conduct fundamental research within the Business & Information Services sector, supporting coverage of approximately 30 public companies.
  • Develop, maintain and enhance detailed financial models, earnings analyses, industry databases and company forecasts.
  • Serve as a lead associate on assigned stocks under coverage, with responsibility for financial modeling, earnings analysis, research production and day-to-day coverage maintenance while collaborating across the broader coverage universe to maintain backup coverage and shared sector expertise.
  • Conduct independent primary and secondary research using company filings, industry sources, proprietary data, expert insights and other research tools to identify actionable investment opportunities and risks.
  • Monitor company developments, industry trends, competitive dynamics and macroeconomic events, proactively identifying investment implications and bringing new ideas, observations and insights to the team.
  • Contribute to the development of research reports, thematic projects, client presentations and other thought leadership initiatives.
  • Communicate investment views and research findings with the Equities Sales force, institutional investors, company management teams and internal stakeholders.
  • Take initiative in identifying emerging topics, investigating new research questions and developing differentiated insights that enhance the team's research product and value to clients.
  • Contribute to a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, strong judgment and long-term professional development.


Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in sell-side research, buy-side research, investment banking, valuation, or a related analytical role.
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in sell-side Equity Research, with a genuine passion for fundamental research, investing and continuous learning.
  • Strong accounting, finance and valuation knowledge, including the ability to independently build and maintain three-statement financial models from a blank Excel worksheet and understand the relationships among the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify errors, validate assumptions, reconcile data and maintain high levels of accuracy across research products.
  • Strong research skills, including the ability to independently gather, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources and develop thoughtful, evidence-based conclusions.
  • Strong analytical and data-oriented mindset with the ability to connect disparate information, identify emerging trends and convert research findings into actionable investment insights.
  • Self-starter with an ownership mentality who proactively identifies opportunities, anticipates potential risks, exercises sound judgment and consistently seeks ways to improve outcomes for the team and clients.
  • Resourceful, intellectually curious and motivated to explore questions independently, develop original insights and pursue answers without waiting for direction.
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and professional demeanor and the confidence to identify issues, offer solutions, voice independent views, ask thoughtful follow-up questions and contribute constructively to discussions.
  • Coachable and receptive to feedback, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, intellectual curiosity and professional development within a fast-paced environment.

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

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Join the prestigious team at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a global leader in finance and investments, and propel your career to new heights. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the financial sector.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
NASDAQ
GS
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