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Job DescriptionThe Value Accelerator ("VA") is a critical component of the Asset Management Division investing strategy at Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs has a leading private‑equity franchise as part of its Alternatives platform focused on acquiring and growing mid‑market companies across diverse sectors.In close partnership with the corporate, growth, infrastructure, and credit investment teams, the VA contributes to the success of our portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle—from pre‑investment diligence to scaling growth and optimizing exit strategies. The VA team works with experienced senior executives, best‑in‑class professional services providers, and innovative technology partners to deliver programs and services that add value in key areas including Finance & Strategy, Go‑to‑Market (GTM), Operational Excellence, Talent & Organizational Design, Sustainability Optimization, and Technology, Data & AI. Our success is built on rigorous financial discipline, strategic insight, and a commitment to fostering strong leadership within our portfolio companies.The Sr. Associate within the Value Accelerator’s GTM Center of Excellence (CoE) will collaborate with GS portfolio company management teams to design and implement GTM value‑creation initiatives that align with organic growth investment theses underwritten by our Investment Committee.The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience managing and executing GTM transformative efforts as a full‑time member of a private‑equity‑backed portfolio company. One to three years of prior experience at a top management consulting firm is preferred.This role is based in London with a reporting line to our New York team; travel is primarily across Europe and New York.ResponsibilitiesIdentify opportunities to support Sales, Marketing, Pricing, and Revenue Operations value‑creation efforts at high‑priority portfolio companies within the European private‑equity portfolio.Serve as a thought partner to Chief Revenue Officers on how to accelerate initiative execution, leveraging operational experience and providing analytical and conceptual problem‑solving support.Analyze key GTM operating and performance metrics across the European fund to uncover thematic areas of under‑ or over‑performance at portfolio companies.Provide regular updates to CoE GTM and Technology Leads, and global operating and investing leadership, on impact capture from current execution efforts or potential value‑creation opportunities for companies under diligence.Support the implementation of new technologies and digital tools to improve operational efficiency of portfolio companies.Manage vendor partnerships and relationships across the portfolio, particularly related to key GTM capability areas for Value Accelerator.Create “off‑the‑shelf” playbooks on thematic GTM topics for CROs to sustain value‑creation efforts.Stay up‑to‑date with emerging GTM digital trends and technologies relevant to our portfolio companies.Qualifications7–10 years of experience advising and executing value‑creation initiatives as a full‑time member of a private‑equity‑backed portfolio company; 1–3 years prior consulting experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to drive successful execution of go‑to‑market initiatives, delivering substantive EBITDA and revenue impact.Expert‑level understanding of commercial topics, including Sales, Marketing, Pricing, and Revenue Operations.Distinctive analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities with senior, client‑equivalent stakeholders.Strong project‑management and organizational skills.Experience and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining strong business partnerships with senior investors, operators, advisors, portfolio‑company leaders, and strategic vendors.Results‑oriented individual comfortable in developing appropriate metrics and KPIs to measure business outcomes.Proven effectiveness in working independently in London with a U.S.‑based management team.Open, flexible, positive and proactive attitude; detail orientation and high motivation to contribute to the team’s success.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; European language skills are a plus.Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).About Goldman Sachs At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. 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