OverviewA career with Goldman Sachs Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions, and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As primary investment area within Goldman Sachs, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals. At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. Our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally.

We are looking for a Vice President to join the EMEA Real Estate team in London to focus on sourcing and execution of new investments across Europe, with a predominant focus in the UK and Ireland. The role will include direct responsibility for sourcing, underwriting and executing on new investments for our funds, working in close collaboration with the rest of the Real Estate Equity and Debt professionals regionally and globally, as well as the wider firm.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of investment transactions, from sourcing to underwriting, negotiating key transaction documentation (SPA, JVA, AMA, Financing Agreements), due diligence and execution

Manage a deal team typically consisting of an associate and analyst for each transaction and all external advisors and operating partners.

Closely collaborate with internal GS asset management teams as well as construction and ESG professionals during and post-acquisition

Work closely with GS control side teams including legal, compliance, tax and finance

Present to external and internal stakeholders (Investment Committee, fund LP presentations, etc.)

Build and develop new and existing operating partner and broker relationships

Qualifications

Strong track record of sourcing and executing real estate acquisitions across asset classes

Deep operating partner relationships from previous transaction experience at a top Private Equity firm

Entrepreneurial mindset and strong sense of ownership

Ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree in Finance, Business, or other applicable field and have an excellent academic and professional record

8+ years’ experience required in Real Estate Acquisitions - prior experience in a deal sourcing role in a similar organisation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

A self-starter and proactive team player with a strong sense of urgency, responsibility and ability to influence

Excellent multi-tasking abilities with strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work well under pressure in a team with a positive attitude

Strong network and experience investing in the UK a plus

BenefitsHealthcare and Medical InsuranceWe offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.

Financial Wellness and RetirementWe assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health ServicesWe offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

FitnessTo encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).

Child Care and Family CareWe offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

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