IMD at Goldman Sachs

I currently have an application submitted to the 2018 Full-Time Analyst program at GSAM in Chicago. I've visited the office, met with some people, and feeling excited to see where it goes. Does anyone who's been through the process care to share their experience? How long was the process? Timeline? Behavioral vs. Technical? Anything you can share would be appreciated. Hoping to hear from someone in the coming months regarding my application.

 

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This definitely sounds like FO. I'm also at GS in a MO function (Risk) and it seems internal transfer is near impossible. I'm planning on taking my GMAT and then MBA in order to break into the FO on an Associate level.

 

From MO at GS, I'd say it's more than doable than BO. We work with risk all the time. That being said, there are certain soft skills needed to be in a client facing sales role- make sure you've got that, because you're going to initially come off as BO (not hard in IMD, just not as easy as MO). And internal transfer is more than possible. My group sent 3 to IBD and 1 to PE, and I'm not even in IBD. Risk in my office sends people to IBD and Lev Fin a lot as well- they just have to really want it. And come with leverage, like another offer.

 

From an old GS MD in PWM, this role will require you to show the following skills: 1) know Powerpoint really well, and be able to use it proficiently 2) know how to operate excel, and get the appropriate data out, produce charts, graphs for the presentations 3) be able to operate both of those under tight dead lines, make changes on the fly, and gets books produced 4) good analytical skills to be able to think about the client's needs and how best to present GS solutions to them 5) be a good communicator who knows how to explain GS products and solutions, based on the client's needs

Hope that helps. This is a good starting front office job.

I would try to network around the firm, and see who is doing this job right now, analysts, associates involved and ask them for a coffee. Internally sending in resumes is never as useful as knowing who's hiring and being close to them.

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