Current junior at a target school, interviewing for GS SSG on Tuesday morning. I've been told that preparing for the interview is pretty similar to prepping for ibd interviews, but I was hoping that someone might be able to offer a bit more insight as to what I should expect. Does SSG have different technicals that they prefer to ask? Anyone interviewed for this group before? Any help would be much appreciated!
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Knowing the normal IBD stuff and accounting knowledge is a must. They have different groups within SSG so it really depends on who interview you. If you can show you understand the capital structure and seniority of bonds/where the value breaks, that would be a plus. But it's normal if you have no clue about it since they won't expect you to do anyway unless you have done distressed/RX internship before.
So basically, study the fundamentals and pray for good luck?
Hey just out of curiosity how did you apply? Was there an ssg posting on your schools job board?
Yeah they are recruiting on campus this fall for SSG and a bunch of other divisions. GS seems to like recruiting my school pretty heavily.
how did the interview go? what type of questions were you asked for others that are interested in SSG?
how did the interview go? what type of questions were you asked for others that are interested in SSG?
Please share on what sorts of questions you received!
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Questions were a mix of basic IBD questions, with a few geared toward deciding how you would invest in a company. For example, I was asked what factors I would look for if I wanted to invest and gain steady returns year-over-year, why EBITDA vs revenue, walk through DCF, financial statements, what's in an investment memo, etc.
Goldman Sachs SSG interview (Originally Posted: 12/10/2013)
Hi people
I got an interview with Goldman Sachs SSG this Friday. Is anyone going to be there? I understand that SSG is very prestigious very very difficult to get into. What kind of interview questions do they ask? FYI, I'm a junior at a target.
were specific cases given, or any brain teasers or general market questions?
bump curious as well
Nice congrats. I'd prepare for a bunch of brain teasers. Need a more in-depth understanding of the markets than other applicants. Previous investing / trading experience helpful. Talk intelligently about why you'd pick say, oil futures, and why.
any read on what the strategy will be like post volker?
Goldman SSG Interview (Originally Posted: 07/18/2014)
I've done a search, but there seems to be very limited information. Does anyone know what sort of questions the group asks?
My friend got the offer. He is not the author of this post.
When did he hear back?
Hi, I have received an invitation for SSG interview. Could you please share your insights? Thanks!
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And which group within SSG did he get an offer for?
MSI and AI
Goldman SSG super day (Originally Posted: 11/11/2014)
Hi, I recently received an invite to this. The old threads haven't been particularly helpful in addressing the nature of the interview process & what types of questions one may be expected to answer. Does anyone have any insight? thanks!
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What was the first round interview like?
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GS SSG Interview (Originally Posted: 11/11/2014)
Hi, I recently received an invite to this. The old threads haven't been particularly helpful in addressing the nature of the interview process & what types of questions one may be expected to answer. Does anyone have any insight? thanks!
Hi! I recently received an invite to this as well, and was wondering what the nature of the interview process was for you? Would appreciate your help with this! Thanks!
Hi, I have received an interview invitation, as well. Could you please share your insights? Thanks!
Must've been a different school because as far as I know they weren't recruiting for MSI here.
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