GSAM Fundamental Research and how to break in?

Hi all- currently doing an MBA at a school known for Buyside (think Booth, CBS, etc) and am interested in the Fundamental Equity Research arm within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Could anyone shed color on the group and how they go about? Any insights into investing strategies, focus on domestic/international and cap-size, culture, pay would be appreciated greatly. Anything regarding hiring would be great too - do they hire from MBAs or are the people in it usually laterals? It seems like a good group to be in, but unfortunately there isn't too much detail online. 

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