GBM - Private - M&A Quant Advisory -Associate-Bengaluru
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Division Summary
Goldman Sachs’ Strats business unit is a world leader in developing quantitative models and technologies to solve complex business problems. Working within the firm’s trading, sales, banking, and asset management divisions, strats use their mathematical and scientific training to create financial products, advise clients on transactions, measure risk, and identify market opportunities. Investment Banking Strats are involved in marketing, structuring, pricing, and executing transactions for large corporations and institutions in the capital markets and M&A. We develop state-of-the-art quantitative and analytical methods for advising clients and build financing and risk-management solutions across products and industries.
Investment Banking Strats are both investment bankers and innovators who create analytics and scalable technology platforms that will shape the future of investment banking and how we connect with clients. Direct participation in client interactions, deal executions, and other core commercial activities allows us to be in the optimal position to develop technical innovations that create economic leverage and differentiate the firm. We ensure maximum technical efficacy by encouraging fluency in the latest quantitative models, data science, data engineering, and software platforms through peer learning, MOOC-like curated learning, and online training resources.
Our team members are quantitative engineers, financial engineers, and data scientists who share a passion for investment banking and the financial markets.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
We are looking for an Associate / Analyst to join the Investment Banking M&A Quant Advisory team in Bengaluru. This is a desk strat role. The position involves solving business problems using large and complex financial datasets and working in tandem with Investment Bankers across different industry and regions. We produce differentiated client analytics, which are utilized in M&A deals and adding further data-driven content in coverage teams’ interaction with clients. We utilize machine learning and big data analysis tools to create proprietary targeting solutions.
A successful candidate must act as a local liaison with our global team, and interact with Classic Banking, the Financing Group, Global Markets, and other Investment Banking Engineering teams. We expect them to be self-led, entrepreneurial, and capable of managing the delivery and adoption of key products.
Responsibilities
- Develop state-of-the-art quantitative and analytical methods for targeting new transaction opportunities.
- Develop supportive ideas and solutions to solve questions from both internal and external clients, which can cover deal performance analysis, competitor analysis, and deal execution strategy.
- Develop new tools to make data and analytics accessible to a broad range of internal users.
- Program in Python or other languages utilizing machine learning and statistical methods.
- Create and maintain curated datasets based on raw data sources from multiple vendors that best serve our analytics and different business purposes.
- Build reports, analyses, and alerts to efficiently generate materials and data visualization for internal management, business monitoring, risk management, and opportunity targeting.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative/ STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics etc.)
- 2+ years of quantitative modeling and development experience
- Strong quantitative / analytic reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Strong technical and computer programming skills in an Object-oriented programming language such as Python
- Strong data management skills in data querying languages including SQL and MongoDB
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; desire and ability to play on a team
- Strong interest in finance, investment banking, and the capital markets
- Results-oriented work ethic based upon responsibility, enthusiasm, and pride in work
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- Experience in M&A and / or Capital Markets
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. Were committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
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About Company
Goldman Sachs India Careers 2025
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, renowned for advising corporations, governments, and institutions on strategic transactions, capital raising, and risk management. Founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York, Goldman Sachs established its India presence in 2004 with offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The India operations serve as both a front‑office hub for client coverage and a global capability center for engineering, risk, and operations.
Business Model – Goldman Sachs operates across four primary segments: Investment Banking, Global Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Platform Solutions. Its B2B revenue model is driven by advisory fees, trading revenues, asset management fees, and lending income. In India, the firm combines client‑facing deal teams with global service delivery, leveraging deep domain expertise in M&A, capital markets, quantitative research, and technology engineering to support global mandates.
Recent Wins & Recognition –
- In 2024, Goldman Sachs was awarded Platinum‑level Champion in WEConnect International’s Top Global Champions for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, recognising its leadership in inclusive procurement. (https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-firm/sustainable-finance/our-operational-impact/historical-milestones-awards-and-recognitions)
- The firm opened its new LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum certified Hyderabad campus, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable operations and employee well‑being. (https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-firm/sustainable-finance/our-operational-impact/historical-milestones-awards-and-recognitions)
- Goldman Sachs accelerated its generative AI initiatives, developing over a dozen projects including natural‑language code generation and automated documentation tools. (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/goldman-sachs-generative-ai-projects/news)
- FY‑2024 results saw net income jump +67.6% and a 33% dividend increase, alongside a rebound in M&A advisory activity in 2025. (https://www.monexa.ai/blog/goldman-sachs-ai-strategy-m-a-challenges-and-divid-GS-2025-03-24)
Culture & Values – Goldman Sachs is anchored by its Business Principles, which emphasise client service, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. The firm fosters a high‑performance culture with a strong focus on meritocracy, continuous learning, and diversity & inclusion. In India, employees benefit from global mobility programs, mentorship networks, and community engagement initiatives such as 10,000 Women and 10,000 Small Businesses.
Client‑Facing & Internal Domains – Goldman Sachs India
Investment Banking
What it is – Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and capital raising. India‑based roles include:
- M&A Advisory – Deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation support.
- Equity & Debt Capital Markets – IPOs, bond issuances, and syndications.
- Strategic Advisory – Cross‑border transactions and shareholder activism defense.
Global Markets
What it is – Sales, trading, and market‑making in equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. India‑based roles include:
- Trading & Structuring – Derivatives, structured products, and hedging solutions.
- Sales & Client Coverage – Institutional client relationship management.
- Quantitative Research – Pricing models, risk analytics, and algorithmic strategies.
Asset & Wealth Management
What it is – Investment management for institutions, high‑net‑worth individuals, and retail clients. India‑based roles include:
- Portfolio Management – Multi‑asset strategies and ESG integration.
- Research & Analytics – Equity, credit, and macroeconomic research.
- Client Advisory – Wealth planning and customised investment solutions.
Platform Solutions & Engineering
What it is – Technology‑driven financial products and operational platforms. India‑based roles include:
- Transaction Banking – Digital cash management and payments.
- Consumer Platforms – Credit cards, lending, and digital finance products.
- Engineering & AI – Software development, data engineering, and generative AI projects.
Internal Functions
What it is – Corporate services that enable global operations. India‑based roles include:
- Risk Management – Credit, market, and operational risk oversight.
- Compliance & Legal – Regulatory adherence and policy governance.
- Finance & Operations – Treasury, accounting, and trade settlement.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
03 Jun 25, 02:22 PM IST
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