Analyst/Associate

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Bangalore, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world. Divisional Overview: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research division (GIR) delivers value-added research to clients in the equity, fixed income, currency and commodities markets. Goldman Sachs develops global client-focused research in economics, portfolio strategy, derivatives and equity and credit securities. Our clients use these insights and investment ideas to develop their strategies. GIR produces original, fundamental research and analysis of industries, companies and economies. Our research teams continually identify and analyze financial information, strategic issues and trends that affect companies, industries and markets on a regional and global scale. Role overview: The role of a research business analyst based in Bangalore is to work closely with global analyst teams in producing cutting edge research. Analysts are aligned to a specific geography and sector and will be involved in compiling, summarizing, and analyzing market based data and writing research reports. Job Responsibilities: Build & maintain basic models (for both covered and not covered companies) Market share, macro trend, and cross company and sub sector data analysis Company specific projects Statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and relevant correlations of data Listen to and produce briefing notes on comparative companies conference calls not covered by the team Update monthly reports, marketing book, and weekly shells Update and maintain daily valuation sheets Check through annual reports for discrepancies/additional data Assist in writing research reports Basic Qualifications: Master s degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field Minimum 6 months of experience in buy side/sell side research Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Strong analytical skills Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products, tools and utilities for business use. Preferred Qualifications: Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment Accuracy and attention to detail Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2014. All rights reserved