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I have seen certain folks jump from Associare to ED directly. How are they able to skip a level? Shouldn’t they become a VP first? Can someone please shed light on this.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's not typical to skip levels in the career progression at major banks like Goldman Sachs (GS). The standard hierarchy usually follows a structured path: Analyst → Associate → Vice President (VP) → Executive Director (ED) → Managing Director (MD). However, there are rare cases where individuals may jump directly from Associate to ED.
This can happen due to several factors: 1. Exceptional Performance: If someone demonstrates extraordinary skills, leadership, and value to the firm, they might be fast-tracked. 2. Business Needs: Sometimes, there are gaps in senior roles, and the firm may promote a high-performing Associate directly to ED to fill the void. 3. Lateral Hires: In some cases, individuals may join GS from another firm at a higher level, bypassing the VP title. 4. Unique Circumstances: Internal politics, relationships with senior management, or specific project successes can also play a role.
While these cases are uncommon, they highlight the importance of consistently delivering value and building strong internal networks.
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At GS, ED is the same as VP. Internal vs external title, used interchangeably.
Interesting. Always thought it was AN > AS > VP > ED > MD at GS
Same here: is it VP > MD directly?
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