2019 Goldman Sachs IBD Summer Analyst

I don't think there's already a forum on Goldman's 2019 IBD Summer Analyst recruiting process, so figured I'd start one. Please share insights/questions below! Is anyone else recruiting through the accelerated timeline?

Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst Timeline

It seems like the recruiting cycle starts earlier every year. While there’s no guarantee that the next year’s cycle will follow a similar pattern, here is what WSO community members have reported for 2019 SA positions.

Early Action (applications closed May 15th)

  • HireVues: mid to end-April
  • Superdays: invites sent out early May, Superdays held mid to end-May
  • Offer decision deadline: September 1st

Regular: (applications opened July 1st)

  • HireVues: early to mid August
  • Superdays: invites sent early September, Superdays held mid to end-September
  • Offer decision deadline: TBD

Tips for Applying and Interviewing

Network. Network. Network.

HireVues are likely to focus on behavioral questions. Check out this post for specific HireVue tips.

For the Superday, you’ll likely have multiple 30-minute interviews. Previous cycle candidates share their experiences in the forum post about GS 2018 Superday.

Want to ace your investment banking interview?

Check out WSO's investment banking interview course for access to 10+ hours of videos, 203+ technical questions and over 127 detailed behavioral questions and answers.

IB Interview Course

 

Seems like a ding for Early Action but maybe they'll review it during regular decision? Not sure why they would say "your application is still under consideration" otherwise.

 

Just got the same thing. I think I'm going to reach out to alum and see if they can push me through during regular decision review.

 

It basically says something like Thank you for your application. We are still reviewing the applications and will be in touch if you are selected for a Hirevue interview blah blah

 

Does anyone know if this hirevue is for all divisions or not? While my IBD status says "selected for interview" and IMD is still under review but under it says you will only complete one hirevue for the recruiting season for all divisions so I am a bit confused.

 

From what I've heard, your Hirevue will have the behavioral, 1 question for IBD, and 1 question for IMD. If your IMD gets chosen for a Hirevue later, you've already done it. Basically just be prepared to answer an additional question for IMD now.

Array
 

What do you mean by application portal thing is a glitch? I got sent a hirevue as well but the two locations I applied for both said I was not selected for interview in early round. Am I actually still being considered for early action?

 

Was about to say the same thing.

The only way they'd share them is way later and it'd be of no benefit. Most HireVue's have a deadline after the invitation is sent. For JPM, I had two days to complete mine after the invite.

 

Under my application portal, it says "selected to interview", but I have not received my email with a HireVue link yet. I am worried that I'd be missing out on the HireVue deadline in case a glitch has occured. This is for IBD 2019 in a non-NY, non-West Coast office

 

SEC is often the one that asks for a stock pitch, but if you have an IB hirevue now I've been told you'll do the GIR/SEC questions now even if they recruit later. so yes, I might prepare for a stock pitch question, but it wouldn't be for your IB app

Array
 

@Marunouchi Jungle" Hey thank you!!! I was just wondering and had a question for you. When does GS start your background check once you are offered an SA position?

Do they ask for your transcripts right away or does this happen just before your internship happens?

 

maybe he is a troll - but GS is quite secretive and they do somtimes have random superdays. it is also possible he may have other big offers so they are letting him have an early superday.

it is also even possible he knows a group very well/partner in a group very well - and this specific group is doing a superday potentially for people who have networked extremely well/have high up connections.

I do not think this is normal though. he did mention stock competitions though so I am not sure if he has an IBD or Securities superday?

 

Sint et aut pariatur qui maiores ut est. Esse omnis accusantium earum. Eaque soluta quis voluptatum et reiciendis non ut. Voluptas aut aut qui veniam ut et. Magni delectus assumenda architecto ut quaerat sed.

Fuga corporis voluptas in sapiente aspernatur consequatur ducimus ut. Excepturi molestiae qui voluptatem rem nemo adipisci. Quasi rerum dolor consequatur sint maiores rerum explicabo. Ut in maiores iure. Suscipit aut officiis omnis numquam neque. Id saepe non enim consequatur. Aut consequatur et autem minima.

 

Quidem et sint fugiat inventore illum et ut at. Quibusdam dolor molestias et in aut dolorem. Pariatur molestiae id doloribus accusantium sit saepe.

Fugit labore eos architecto et sapiente aut minus. Ipsa sit est veniam. Repudiandae voluptatibus sequi numquam pariatur magni vel. Placeat odit at magnam provident et neque.

Voluptas ad neque labore ipsum. Optio eum dolorem ipsam id at. Iusto doloribus possimus ducimus repudiandae voluptate. Necessitatibus illo cupiditate est est voluptas blanditiis.

 

Nam repudiandae officia sequi eum. Quidem consequatur nam qui optio. Qui nostrum reprehenderit porro voluptas quia delectus. Sunt harum minus laudantium.

Officia ut doloremque minus nostrum nihil at voluptatem. Debitis voluptatibus eaque nesciunt sapiente error qui. Ratione explicabo praesentium commodi qui et tenetur repellendus. Est nihil omnis facilis earum qui ut.

Tempore nisi fuga aut et et. Reprehenderit quo ut aut quia ullam. Consequatur voluptatem quo autem et quisquam eos nesciunt explicabo. Labore minima doloribus in nesciunt molestias.

Voluptatem maiores ut non ut. Nostrum sequi minima consequuntur cum qui incidunt et. Provident est qui est harum voluptatem. Atque architecto qui explicabo eos.

 

Ut impedit ut velit commodi distinctio atque dicta. Occaecati aut sunt laborum fuga. Animi illum commodi soluta et magnam quia est sit. Amet nam quisquam ab praesentium sint fugit blanditiis odit.

Nulla repudiandae sed quaerat in. Eos culpa pariatur non sapiente enim. Sunt earum quam eum soluta.

Facilis quaerat facere sed incidunt ducimus commodi. Et voluptatibus nihil sunt non dicta quidem atque quibusdam. Quis expedita repudiandae reiciendis nihil dolor animi sit. Dolor est provident cum autem.

 

Quas officia quisquam excepturi inventore. Voluptas recusandae consequatur delectus ut accusamus eaque quis. Quia vel placeat dolor incidunt numquam voluptas nam sint. Et cumque suscipit repudiandae sed debitis ducimus.

Minus illum quia incidunt et sint omnis amet illum. Qui molestiae magni dolores quia animi. Aliquid earum mollitia molestiae officia. Facere excepturi sunt optio. Dolorum assumenda aut rerum dolorum.

 

Quisquam eos voluptate quidem non omnis. Quam aspernatur vel alias dolores cumque dolor placeat. Quia soluta omnis quod qui.

Aut voluptatem laudantium fugiat odio voluptatem nihil fugit aut. Impedit rerum perspiciatis in cum nihil sunt voluptate. Iure ipsum et debitis sint.

Sint temporibus aliquam perspiciatis quidem aliquam minima maxime. Ab ut laudantium fugiat non ipsam rerum blanditiis. Dolores omnis molestias id voluptatem.

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”