Investment Banking Associate
Goldman Sachs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 1 year+ of experience
- Must know
- Financial modelingValuationFinancial analysis
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Financial modeling27%Financial analysis25%Valuation20%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Southern Region Investment Banking, part of Classic Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, provides a full suite of investment banking services including buy and sell-side M&A, debt and equity financings, and strategic advisory. The team focuses on clients predominantly in a seven-state region centered around Texas, covering large-cap and middle market corporates and financial sponsors across all firm coverage areas. While generalists, a significant portion of coverage is indexed to consumer/retail, industrials, natural resources, and technology, media, and telecommunications. The mandate is to be the primary coverage and execution investment bankers for existing firm clients and grow the firm's share in the Southern Region. This role offers broad exposure to the firm's coverage areas and products within one of the world's most dynamic cities. The Dallas team consists of approximately 10 bankers, part of a broader Investment Banking team of approximately 100.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing financial models.
- Performing customized company valuation analyses.
- Managing and coordinating M&A and financing transactions.
- Organizing and preparing client presentations that explain industry trends and/or assess situations to provide financial advice or recommend strategies to meet client goals.
- Working closely with Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, and other Associates and Analysts both within the region and with other product groups across the firm.
- Being cross-staffed with industry group experts from various US and global offices.
- Driving projects and gaining exposure to senior team members and clients.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Minimum of 1+ years of investment banking experience (at the Associate or Analyst level).
- Experience with client coverage and execution of M&A and capital raising transactions.
- Exposure to corporate finance and valuation analyses including DCF, LBO, merger modeling, accretion/dilution, WACC, ROIC, and other financial analyses.
- Strong team orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple groups or regions.
- History of outstanding academic and professional achievement.