NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs ( GS ) has
hired veteran investment banker Matt Beitzel, who used to lead
Citigroup's ( C/PN ) coverage of North American banks, as a partner
in its financial institutions group, according to a memo seen by
Reuters.
Beitzel will start at Goldman in November after a period of
gardening leave, according to people familiar with the matter.
In his new role, Beitzel will lead Goldman's dealmaking efforts
involving banks and other financial services firms in the
Americas.
A Goldman spokesperson confirmed the contents of the memo.
Beitzel, who has covered financial institutions for more
than 20 years, worked as a managing director at Credit Suisse
before joining Citi in 2014.
Beitzel holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting
from Indiana University and earned an MBA from the University of
Chicago Booth School of Business.