Goldman

Obviously there's been much chatter lately about layoffs at GS, rumors of it starting next week - much of the cuts will be in IBD & Consumer divisions. I interned with the Wealth Management division this past summer and was also one of the first few interns to hear back about a FT offer. I can also...

06 Jan 2023

Hi all, I am a senior about to graduate college and I have two job offers. I am unsure where each role could get me as I am new to finance (I studied math my entire undergrad). I don't know what exactly I want to do in finance, but I want to make sure I choose the right offer for my first job. I...

19 Sep 2022

Anyone applying to these and gotten a hirevue or superday? Seems like you do not have to be diversity, but it definitely helps. Also if Citi/CS/JPM or UBS/DB have opened up, can someone provide the link to those applications or talk about the process?

14 Jul 2022

Hi, I"m a rising soph at a super target-diverse candiate looking to break into gs for soph. Recently was not able to get hirevue for bofa. However, I was wondering since I spoke to 2 analyst will I be okay. I also am going to meet me with my campus recruiter next week. Will this help me at all? I am...

02 Jul 2022

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29 Jun 2022

I had a superday on tuesday for the 2023 Investment Banking Summer Analyst position, and I think I did pretty well. How long does it usually take to hear back from them?

06 Apr 2022

I am an undergraduate (sophomore) and recently realized that I am very interested in Real Estate. I have a few questions and would appreciate any insight you can offer: -What are the best REPE placements out of undergrad? BX, KKR, Apollo, Ares (what am I missing here?) How would you rank these...

10 Mar 2022

Hey all, I am trying to decide between two offers for Summer 2022, Deloitte Tax Consulting and GS Ayco PFM. I have some initial thoughts but I'd like to hear what you think: For Deloitte; Pros: In NYC (apart from being in the city, more networking ops, especially if I get a return offer) Better pay...

26 Nov 2021

Hi all, which are the best groups for renewables energy BB or alternatively Power & Utilities BB in London? If you are dead set to work in renewables (or Power & Utilities) PE afterwards would you go rather with a top bank at GS/MS with having a less stronger group in Power & Utilities or a lower...

05 Nov 2021

Just got superday. Does anyone have any information regarding how Goldman CWM superdays work? what to expect?

26 Oct 2021

Who would win in a competition to sleep with as many women as possible? Alternatively, if all of them competed for a GS TMT seat, who would get it?

25 Oct 2021

Elite HS -> ivy -> BB -> MM PE -> MD at top HF by 30 y/o Insane. He is undoubtedly a bright and talented man, but you have to wonder what his connections did for him in this success. Seems like a similar story to Chase Coleman III - an incredibly bright mind with world-class talent, but how much of...

05 Oct 2021

Got invitation for unformal chats with multiple MFs and UMMs. Should I treat these like interviews?!? Mod Note: here are some more PE recruiting related discussions: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/oncycle-is… https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/heard-on-c…...

10 Sep 2021

Does anyone have any insight into Goldman's private credit group re: comp, work life balance, culture, etc.? Specifically their PC BDC that sits in the privates vertical, not speciality lending or AIMS

09 Sep 2021

GS PLAYING 3D CHESS ON SALARIES... BOOM.. STOCK UP 4 PTS ON BASE SALARY RAISE DOW 50,000

02 Aug 2021

I know there have been a few related forums before, but most of them are not CVP/GS/JS specific, and the one that is closest is from about a decade ago. I have outstanding offers from these three firms, and I was wondering if anyone has advice on which to take. Most people have said to take CVP if I...

25 Jun 2021

Has anybody taken part in the GS Women's Trader Academy? Am interested to find out what the application process is like and what you actually do during the event. Any insight would be great, thanks. Also what are the stats like- is it easier to get than a summer internship in global markets?

08 Jun 2021

Can someone provide a little more info on this group? Is it a part of SSG (Special Situations Group) or in some way related to merchant banking? What does a trader in PFI do? There seems to be little info out there

14 May 2021

Hello, Just wanted to ask if there was an official/unofficial groupchat for Goldman Sachs 2021 summer analysts. If not, I'd be happy to create one, as I think it would make summer logistics/insights/socialization easier.

11 May 2021

Hi Monkeys, as you may know, GS SA can choose two teams within IB for their 2 summer rotations. What would your recommendations be based on team culture, prestige, WLB, etc? They normally advise to do 1 rotation in a product group and 1 in an industry team, but I might be more interested to do both...

16 Apr 2021

Which banks crushed it? Which flopped? My $0.02 below. Total global M&A deal value grew by 92.5% year-over-year for Q1 2021. Ergo a bank that grew M&A deal value by less than this LOST market share year-over-year and a bank that grew more than this GAINED market share y-o-y. Source:...

31 Mar 2021

Hi all, Does anyone know what "Corporate Treasury Strategists" do at Goldman Sachs (at US/UK)? Is it close to front office (in terms of interaction/reputation/$$$), and does the position have a potential to lead to an (relatively) open career path? Many thanks!!

16 Mar 2021

Curious to know if anyone has experience recruiting for this group at GS? Seems like they're more involved with social impact, so I am wondering whether the interview process will differ from the other groups encompassed within the Asset Management Division.

24 Feb 2021

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01 Dec 2020

Hello! I applied to an early career role a few weeks ago and was invited to complete a hirevue shortly after. (My background is in marketing and I am working in higher ed so this was on a whim.) I was really excited to get an hirevue because I would love to transfer into this field. This week I was...

23 Oct 2020

I was wondering if anyone had heard back from(Just recently got an email saying to make my interests to only one of the offered divisions) or plan on going to or even have went to this event in the past and I was wondering what to expect and how important of an event is this.

30 Jul 2020

Hey all - I used to frequent WSO a ton back in the day when I was recruiting to be an SA. I ended up spending a summer and then going full-time at GS before jumping to the buyside in VC/Growth Equity. I'm now headed to Stanford GSB for my MBA and have a bit of free time on my hands. Coming from a...

30 Jul 2020

Hey guys, prospective intern here interested in Aerospace & Defense IB. Wanted to ask if anyone had any knowledge on which banks are generally considered top in the A&D space. Thanks!

16 Jun 2020

I had an interview with GS on 3/25/20. I heard from friends who work there that I did very well in the interview, but Its been 2+ weeks and I haven't heard back. I emailed HR and got nothing back. Any idea of whats happening? Are people hearing of BBS freezing interview processes?

09 Apr 2020

Now I know what you're thinking, HCM is essentially a glorified HR department and I know that spots for this role are way less competitive than IB or Securities, perhaps I'm just overly nervous and seek a little bit of comfort while I wait for my Hirevue results. That being said, does anyone know...

16 Sep 2019

Hey everyone, Can someone confirm this? I have been hearing this story all summer. Apparently a Goldman and Blackstone SA urinated on a Nomura intern when he was passed out outside of a Mayfair club in London this summer. Can someone confirm this pls? I am afraid of going to a lesser BB or MM bank...

31 Jul 2019

Applied for the real estate sector junior analyst. Just passed a few round of phone interviews with the division HR, going to the next round with the analysts in two weeks. - What are some tough questions or concerns with my competiency, or background? I'm an associate for institutional sales at a...

14 Mar 2019

I have an in person interview at Goldman. any advice?! its an in person. any info or advice greatly appreciated

28 Nov 2018

Hello monkeys, I wanted to get an impression on the best restructuring experience in London in terms of skill building and exit opps. I assume that specialist programs like Evercore/HL/RS prep analyst better for distressed roles than generalist places like PJT/Laz/Moelis, even though PJT is top...

04 Jun 2018

I realized that I'm a bit late to the game on FT recruiting for REPE-related roles. I recently found out about Goldman's RMD Analyst program and, upon checking out their website, found that there are a few application periods. Period 1 began on July 1st and goes until September 15th. Period 2 begins...

26 Aug 2018

Choosing between S&T summer analyst offers for Goldman and Citi that I recently got; both NYC; both are rotational but Citi is also rotational full-time as well. Factors I'm keeping in mind: strength of S&T division (most interested in FICC but obv open to doing equities too), exit opps,...

04 Jun 2018

Hello WSO, Not completely new here, but first post. Basically after a LOT of work and many ups and downs I managed to secure a position as an i banker at one of the top three after graduation (perhaps one day I'll write my "success story"). Before I start with them later this year, I am currently...

14 Feb 2018

Hi everyone. My company, NYC startup Paragon One, is hosting a series of FREE online career chats in small groups. Speakers have experience from Google, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and more. And you can ask them anything about how to get your dream job. Every session is limited to just 10 people. Click...

04 Dec 2017

hi guys, anyone know about the ART program in Asia? would be very interested to know how it compares to SLC

21 Jul 2017

Hi Guys, I've applied to Goldman Sachs Summer intern (Asset Management) and completed hirevue interview, and they've told me that I was successful in hirevue interview and would like a face-to-face interview. However, since I'm out of the country I suggested a video interview but they haven't got...

17 Jun 2017

Hi Guys, I have an interview with UBS coming up the position is: Analyst - Funds Advisory and Shareholder Services. I was wondering if you guys had any idea as to what I could expect? I feel like the job description was very broad. Any ideas on what quantitative questions might be asked? For context...

16 May 2017

Hi Guys, So one thing I've been really trying to figure out is Equity Research or Investment Banking. I interned for 6 months in Equity Research and loved it and am studying for CFA. I loved the process, and consider myself not too quantitative and can give presentations/talk to people well. I...

13 May 2017

From Dealbreaker: [quote] It looks like yet another Government Sachs employee is heading to D.C.: Jim Donovan. A managing director at the investment bank, Donovan has emerged as the front-runner for a key post in the Treasury Department. From Mike Allen's Axios newsletter Wednesday: "Looks like...

19 Jan 2017

Anyone hear back from Goldman Sachs IMD after super day? I've yet to receive any notification in regards to the summer

03 Nov 2016

A recent Economist article highlighted the slumps of Goldman Sachs due to declining return on equity and declining top line revenue. What do you think is in Goldman's future? [quote] Since 2009 revenues have dropped by a quarter; they remain below where they stood a decade ago. Even in a good...

28 Oct 2016

Anyone here feel any of this? Article says layoffs were at higher levels VP+ and affected M&A, ECM, and DCM. From Yahoo: [quote]Goldman Sachs said to cut dozens of investment banking jobs Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut investment banking jobs in the last few weeks, joining securities firms that are...

05 Jun 2016

just did the Hirevue interview for GS's GIR for SA 2017. obviously, waiting to hear back. comment if you've also done it and if you've heard back

09 Oct 2016

Can someone please list what questions were specifically asked in Goldman Sachs HireVue? Thanks so much in advance.

05 Oct 2016

I'm a college senior at an Ivy skating through the end of my senior year, awaiting the upcoming summer where I will begin as an Analyst in a top BB Group (think GS TMT, GS HC/CR, GS FIG, MS Menlo, MS M&A). I've been thinking about my options as far as the next couple years, and with the group I'm...

04 Apr 2016

My experience bridges three worlds: investment banking, private equity, and startup life. Here's my story, in a nutshell: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin's Plan II and Business Honors programs and was hired directly out of undergrad to GS. I worked in the firm's Special Situations...

04 Apr 2016