Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking Division, Advisory Group, Vice President, Tokyo
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Goldman Sachs is hiring a Vice President for its Investment Banking Advisory Group in Tokyo to advise on complex cross-border M&A, IPOs, refinancing and other strategic transactions. The role involves developing and strengthening client relationships, participating in origination, and leading execution activities including financial modeling, preparing client presentations, and coordinating due diligence. The VP will work with multidisciplinary teams, external advisors and legal counsel, and gain exposure to the firm’s global businesses while developing analytical, communication and marketing skills.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Investment Banking works on some of the most complex financial challenges and transactions in the market today. Whether advising on a merger, providing financial solutions for an acquisition, or structuring an initial public offering, we handle projects that help clients at major milestones. We work with corporations, pension funds, financial sponsors, and governments and are team of strong analytical thinkers, who have a passion for producing out-of-the-box ideas
Advisory Group works to deliver banking services for a wide range of industries. Our team approach to client service enables our bankers to play an important role in building relationships and executing transactions. Classic investment bankers have expertise in advising clients across industries, regions and products. Teams are organized by industry group, including Consumer Retail Group, Financial Institutions Group, Financial and Strategic Investors Group, Healthcare, Industrials, Natural Resources, Real Estate, and Technology, Media and Telecom.
On any given day, our Tokyo-based team may advise a Japanese or multinational company on a cross-border merger, structure the initial public offering of a subsidiary, refinance an outstanding bond, and more.
Strategic Objectives
- Be the world’s preeminent investment bank – trusted advisor, financier, and risk manager for our clients on their most important transactions
- Build long-term relationships with clients and deliver world-class execution by “delivering the firm” over time
- Drive superior returns for our stakeholders
- Be the employer of choice for all career levels by providing a highly dynamic, meritocratic, diverse, and rewarding workplace
Role Responsibilities
The Investment Banking Team is looking for a Vice President to be based in Tokyo.
Our Vice Presidents play an important role in developing and strengthening our client relationships, participating on our advisory teams and in structuring and executing a full range of financial transactions. Their responsibilities include analyzing financial models, organizing and preparing client presentations, executing transaction processes, and assisting in origination. They will gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and expand their knowledge of the investment banking industry, as they develop key analytical, communications and marketing skills.
Vice Presidents gain exposure to the firm’s global businesses and deepen their understanding of the investment banking industry while developing key analytical, communication, and marketing skills.
They are actively involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fixed income, and equity issuances. Vice Presidents also:
- Perform customized company valuation analysis
- Coordinate teams of tax advisors, attorneys, and bankers
- Lead due diligence processes
- Participate in legal negotiations
- Maintain client communication and help structure transactions
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years’ investment banking or equivalent experience
- Native Japanese language skills
- History of outstanding academic and professional achievement
- Strong team orientation and ability to work effectively across groups and regions
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