The Global Investment Research Division provides comprehensive information on markets, companies, industries, economies and currencies worldwide. Opportunities Two-year financial analysts work closely with one or two research analysts and other research team members.
Research analysts are responsible for analyzing specific companies and industries.
In preparing investment opinions, a research analyst thoroughly researches a company by talking with company management, analyzing relevant financial data, and evaluating industry trends and economic factors. Responsibilities of two-year analysts include researching and analyzing market information, auditing data and statistics, joining senior professionals on visits to companies that are covered in the firm's research reports, assisting in the preparation and production of weekly and monthly publications, and designing and using new computer programs and updating databases. They also handle requests for information from clients and other Goldman Sachs departments. Career Development New analysts participate in a two-week training program providing an overview of the firm, with particular emphasis on the Global Investment Research Division and Equities sales and trading areas, computer training, an accounting seminar and discussion of compliance issues. Requirements include an undergraduate degree, preferably in finance or economics or in liberal arts, computational skills, writing ability, an entrepreneurial spirit and outstanding academic achievement.