Difference between GSAM and PWM at Goldman Sachs

Hi:

I have a Goldman Sachs Investment Management FT 1st round interview coming up. I was just wondering what is the difference between GSAM and PWM? From what I know, GSAM deals with institutional clients while PWM deals with more individuals. Are the other differences in terms of kind of work or skill set between the two?

Thanks!

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GSAM manages assets for institutional clients

PWM manages assets for high net worth individuals ($5M+ in liquidity, lots of celebs are Goldman clients)

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In terms of skills, obviously more person-oriented and mktg approach to pwm than gsam. more analytical work in gsam i'd like to know though, where do you think do we learn more about core business and which one of these two really enrich your know-how? can anyone answer this pls..

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