GIR, Equity Research, Chemicals, Analyst, Houston

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GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH

From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Working closely with the Senior Analyst and other members of the Chemicals team, the goal of the Associate / Business Analyst is to:

• Build strong industry knowledge of the Chemicals sector
• Contribute to the generation and execution of investment ideas
• Write reports/notes on companies under coverage
• Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company managements
• Interpret data and perform analysis on market, economic and technology trends
• Develop financial models

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong Attention to detail
• Strong team orientation
• Experience in equity research, investment banking, and/or the Chemicals industry
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and valuation
• Demonstrated interest in the Chemicals sector
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
• Ability to multi-task and work with numerous teams

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2019. All rights reserved Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Vet.