Investment Banking | M&A Management, Research Analyst

Category: Analyst

Location: New York, NY, United States

Posted: 2026-10-19 Divisional Overview

Responsibilities: The Research Analyst will be a part of the M&A Management Group, a small team that is responsible for strategic analysis, reporting and other functions relating to the management of the M&A business within Investment Banking. While the individual will be part of this small team, there will be opportunities to interact with bankers across all levels of seniority. The role involves: Opportunities to dig in and get "into the weeds" to understand and answer abstract questions relating to M&ADevelopment of thought pieces relating to M&A activity, trends and key drivers Ad hoc projects for senior M&A leadership, both for internal and external purposes Involvement in the development and implementation of M&A's most critical strategic initiatives Analysis of GS's M&A business, including financial performance relative to competitors and market share across industry sector and region Interactions with individuals in various parts of the firm, including the Executive Office, Investment Banking Leadership, Investment Banking Marketing, Investor Relations, etc. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOROne to three years of related experience preferred Excellent academic credentials Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills Strong analytical and technical abilities Strong judgment and problem-solving skills Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize as necessary Strong verbal and written communications skills Salary RangeThe expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $85000-$120000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits: Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.