Goldman Sachs GIR Business Analyst (Tokyo Office) Interview

Hi all,
I got a first round interview for GIR business analyst position at tokyo office. I was wondering how I should go about preping for the interview? is WSO type of guide good enough for the initial prep?

I immigrated to Canada from Japan during high school and I am really hoping to go back to Japan.

Thanks for all the help!

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just PM'd you something you'll hopefully find useful.

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I have an interview for this role as well (not Tokyo office though). Just wondering how does this role differ from normal equity research in terms of pay? It is very strange but my interviewer kept asking me about salary expectations since I am lateral.

 

"ER Business analyst" makes me think this is an administrative/ER central management or an IT role supporting the ER platform.

Would have to see the job description.

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Flake - see below. Sounds like a traditional ER associate role...

Working closely with the lead analyst, the goal of the Business Analyst is to: • Write reports/notes on companies under coverage • Help create and maintain financial and market models primarily for various companies and markets • Communicate with the equities sales force and traders, clients and company managements

Basic Qualifications • At least 1 year of related experience at a financial services firm • Experience in sell or buy-side equity research and/or investment banking.
• Experience building and updating financial models • Experience analyzing, creating and marketing investment ideas • Bachelors Degree Required

Preferred Qualifications • Strong quantitative skills • Strong writing and communication skills • Ability to multi-task and work with teams • High level of interest in analyzing the listed markets • Comfortable taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness

 

Thanks, Eclecticist. I applied for their Summer Association position. It is still "under review." From what I heard, there are fewer GIR positions available compared to IBD. You must be real good to get in their final round. Good luck!

 

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