Mar 11, 2025

Goldman Sachs CMG

Does anyone have insights on the cross markets group at GS in terms of deal flow, work-life balance, and reputation?

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Goldman Sachs' Cross Markets Group (CMG) is a relatively new IBD group that focuses on M&A and financing transactions, primarily targeting middle-market (MM) companies. Here's what you need to know based on the most helpful WSO content:

Deal Flow:
- The group is reported to have "insane deal flow" and generates a significant portion of revenue for Goldman Sachs' IBD.
- It has been described as a growing team with strong leadership support, which ensures consistent exposure to deals.
Work-Life Balance:
- Specific details on work-life balance are not explicitly mentioned in the dataset, but given the high deal flow, it is likely demanding, as is typical in investment banking.
Reputation:
- The group is gaining traction and is seen as a strong player within GS.
- Exit opportunities are noted to be strong, with second-year analysts reportedly moving to reputable buy-side shops.

Overall, CMG is positioned as a solid group within Goldman Sachs, especially for those interested in middle-market transactions and strong deal exposure.

Sources: Goldman Sachs' New IBD Group, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/2017-investment-banking-report-8-key-trends-to-know?customgpt=1, GS Cross Markets vs RBC, Thoughts on Barclays in 2020, London IBD Cultural Differentiators between GS/MS/JPM

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Analyst 2 in IB-M&A

Also interested

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Analyst 1 in IB - Gen

Dealflow is good, but reputation is kinda low especially in the eyes of others at GS / GS alum.

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Intern in IB - Cov

Thanks - Do you know anything about comp and exit opportunities? I know the group is pretty young, so it might be a small sample size.

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Analyst 1 in IB - Gen

Yep. Small sample size, but historically exits have been worse than other groups at GS but on par with decent groups at other BBs.

In terms of comp, not too sure but would assume same base and maybe slightly lower bonuses.

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Analyst 2 in IB-M&A

Thank you for the valuable insight, incoming 2026 SA.

Any actually informed people have thoughts?

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VP in IB-M&A

It's GS dude, just fucking take it

(not as GS)

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