Although the size of the planned team is unknown, Goldman has confirmed that they are on the look out for an ECM head.
The move to beef up representation in the country is in sharp contrast to rival CSFB's recent decision to cut headcount by up to 22.
Goldman employs 100 people in Australia, about 22 working on mergers and acquisitions.
Goldman Wants To Be Bigger 'Down Under'
Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs plans to set up an equity capital markets business in Australia, where it enjoys a relatively low profile as arranger of share sales.
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