Global Banking & Markets, Chief Underwriting Office, Associate, London

Goldman Sachs · London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Full-timeLeadAug 2026 · checked today

The candidate will have responsibility for a broad range of day-to-day tasks including:

Advising deal teams on approval requirements for different transaction types

Scheduling, ensuring smooth operation of, and minuting follow ups for Capital or Commitments committees in various forms (regular, ad hoc, and offline meetings and various delegated processes)

Initiating risk bookings post transaction signing via approval of eCARs, working with Controllers, Middle Office and Divisional Risk to ensure accurate reflection of risk on the balance sheet

Deputized responsibilities on behalf of Chief Underwriting Officers including presentation of transactions to committee; approval of Investment Grade bond issuances; and closing of committee follow-ups

Assistance in roll-out of regulatory driven changes to approval processes and committee memoranda templates in coordination with Engineering, Credit Risk and GBM Private Leadership

Coordination of responses to both internal and external audits and periodic regulatory examinations

Acting as a team lead by advising and training junior team members

Skills & experience required

  • At least 4-5 years of related experience
  • Interest in debt and equity capital markets
  • Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral as well as written
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Strong coordination and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Motivated to develop credit and equity analysis skills and an understanding of financing documentation
  • Ability to work well with team members and across multiple other internal teams, motivated to train and advise junior team members