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  2. Your favorite financier from the past

    Off Topic

    Hi all, This entertaining post is for the history and financial history monkeys out there. What is your favorite financier of the past and why? Most of us have read about the Weinbergs and Rohatyns of the past but I'd like to hear about the less know ...

    83 comments5 Feb 2018 -

  3. Quitting major Investment Bank in NYC after 2 months...?

    Investment Banking

    Hi guys, I am in a weird situation and would love to hear out some opinions. Two months ago, I started working as and IBD analyst at one of the top 3 IB banks in their NYC HQ. However, I managed to get (what I believe is) a better job opportunity for me i ...

    98 comments11 Aug 2017 -

  4. GS Veteran Integration Program (VIP) 2018

    Job Search Advice

    I'd like to start the 2018 Veteran Integration Program thread this year. I'll be applying as soon as the application opens...Last year it was mid-October. Who else is applying this year? In past years the application entailed an online resume sc ...

    186 comments27 Sep 2017 -

  5. Bulge Bracket Fact Sheet

    Investment Banking

    Could somebody please make a bulleted list of all of the bulge bracket banks and include the core competencies for each bank at what they're best at? This would be to everyone's benefit who wants to learn the "scoop" on each of the big ...

    51 comments30 Jul 2018 -

  6. Goldman Sachs Operation?

    Job Search Advice

    Got an offer from GS ops. TLDR: I guess I'm a little different from everyone here. I am not a finance/econ major but an engineering major. I have been to traumatized by the software/engineering side and want to switch stuff up. I also heard ops has p ...

    120 comments23 Sep 2017 -

  7. Goldman's Blankfein & Trump

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    Among the many prominent companies and CEO's Goldman Sachs has joined the ranks denouncing Donald Trump's recent immigration ban. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s more than 34,000 employees arrived to work Monday to find a voice mail waiting. &qu ...

    87 comments3 Feb 2017 -

  8. 43 Diversity Recruiting Programs at Investment Banks- The Most Exhaustive List

    Investment Banking

    Diversity recruiting has been the subject of several posts over the last few weeks. Although there are existing WSO posts that try to aggregate opportunity for diverse candidates, this one aims to be an exhaustive list that includes all the introductory p ...

    41 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  9. Gary Cohn for Head of National Economic Council

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    After Headhunting Steve Mnuchin for Secretary of Treasury, Trump might have his eyes on no other than the COO and 2nd man of Goldman, Gary Cohn for Head of National Economic Council. Cohn has been long rumored to lead Goldman after the departure of its cu ...

    55 comments13 Dec 2016 -

  10. Goldman has already mapped 146 “begging to be automated" Analyst IPO Steps

    Investment Banking

    This via Marty Chavez, Goldman Sachs's incoming CFO. What are your thoughts? TechnologyReview.com: At its height back in 2000, the U.S. cash equities trading desk at Goldman Sachs's New York headquarters employed 600 traders, buying and selling ...

    30 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  11. When Does Goldman Sachs Drug Test?

    Job Search Advice

    I recently got an offer from GS in their credit department. I know they drug test, but my question is when do they? Is it immediately after you accept the offer, or is it before you begin full time, which would be sometime in august? Goldman Sachs Drug Te ...

    88 comments12 Feb 2018 -

  12. Hilarious Banker Blows Tinder Date

    Eddie Braverman's blog I just watched this and died laughing, so I thought I'd take a quick break from my vacation and share it with you guys. This guy is the PERFECT banker tool. And good news: it's about to become a series. Enjoy: Goldman ...

    68 comments4 May 2014 -

  13. Would you sign a pre-nup?

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    Its really a toss up for me. It sounds reasonable, but i'm fairly certain most women are offended by the idea. If she asked me to sign a pre-nup, it would trigger my wtf meter. Ari Gold on pre-nups: Ari: Have you ever heard of a fucking prenup? Terre ...

    134 comments5 Jun 2018 -

  14. Can You Get A Job in Finance without the degree?

    Job Search Advice

    Just wanted to know if any liberal arts majors have been able to break through into investment banking and other finance positions without an MBA or Business-related degree/credential? I really want to break through on the client services side of finance, ...

    90 comments11 Jan 2018 -

  15. Full Time Megafund Recruiting

    Private Equity

    Was wondering if anyone had any information on the full time recruiting process at MF's (BX, KKR, Apollo, TPG, Warburg, etc.) for undergrad students. I'll be at a top EB for my SA stint and, though I will most likely stay for FT, I figured I mig ...

    48 comments26 Jul 2017 -

  16. Getting a job through family connection?

    Job Search Advice

    I wanted to know if having a family connection at a top bank will increase my chances of getting hired as an analyst next year. A family connection is an MD at Goldman Sachs. I think he was one of the youngest MD in company history, and according to my un ...

    119 comments26 Feb 2017 -

  17. Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program 2016

    Job Search Advice

    Hi all, I found a thread on here for the 2015 Veterans Integration Program and couldn't find anything for the 2016 Program. The application just closed, so I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is in the same boat and waiting to hear s ...

    121 comments16 Nov 2015 -

  18. Greg Smith's F-U to Goldman

    Eddie Braverman's blog Mod note: Best of Eddie, this was originally posted on 3/14/12. Wow. Goldman Sachs executive director Greg Smith, who is the head of US equity derivatives in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa resigned today with a huge " ...

    121 comments2 Apr 2015 -

  19. Goldman Sachs Interview- Who's Been Through It for Internships?

    Job Search Advice

    Alright, lets hear about the notorious Goldman Sachs interview.... Who has been through it, first round and super day for full time or internship? What's it like? Goldman Sachs Interview Process Overview Typically, Goldman Sachs has a two-step interv ...

    197 comments19 May 2018 -

  20. Goldman Sachs 2015 Veterans Integration Program

    Job Search Advice

    A great opportunity for Veterans who are separating from the military and seeking a career in financial services, the Goldman Sachs Veterans Integration Program can be both a blessing and a nerve-racking ordeal for those that apply. The goals of this foru ...

    223 comments12 Feb 2015 -

  21. 50% Lower Compensation-- Would You Still Work in IB?

    Investment Banking

    That is one idea proposed in a recent NYT article about the lagging performance of banks, specifically in regards to their ROE. Obviously, the idea of cutting compensation at Goldman Sachs by 43 percent will not be popular among the people who work at Gol ...

    44 comments5 Mar 2016 -

  22. Most Famous Investment Bankers of All Time

    Investment Banking

    Who would be included on this list? Byron D. Trott..............and? Goldman Sachs ...

    66 comments21 Feb 2017 -

  23. Goldman Sachs Asset Management: Analyst Culture

    Asset Management

    Im curious about the culture at a Goldman Sachs for an analyst in the Asset Management division (GSAM): Specifically, I'd like to know: How many hours per week they work. If the work is stimulating and exciting (relative to other groups) Salary and b ...

    142 comments8 Nov 2016 -

  24. Goldman Sachs being sued for gender discrimination

    Investment Banking

    "The lawsuit portrays Goldman as Wall Street's version of Animal House". I'm on the outside looking in so curious to hear your guys' thoughts. How big a deal is this? What do you think will happen? Two women suing investment bank ...

    70 comments21 Dec 2014 -

  25. Goldman Sachs Investment Management Interview

    Asset Management

    I have an upcoming interview with Goldman IMD. Is this mostly fit or will there be technical questions too? How in depth do I need to know the market atmosphere? investment management goldman sachs interview process Goldman Sachs Investment Management is ...

    48 comments13 Feb 2018 -

  26. Goldman Sachs QIS Interview

    Asset Management

    Have first round coming up with GS Quantitiative Investment Strategies group within IMD. Does anyone know what kind of questions to expect? Can't find much online about this Goldman Sachs Interview ...

    65 comments1 Feb 2017 -

  27. BB Leveraged Finance Groups-Which group actually does modeling (even if it is non-sponsor deals)?

    Investment Banking

    I understand that at some BBs, sponsor deals are modeled in the LevFin group such as BAML / JPM. However, anyone know which BBs (such as CS, Citi, DB) have levfin groups that still do modeling for other industry groups, even if does not mean modeling spon ...

    113 comments21 Mar 2017 -

  28. Goldman or Bust?

    Sales and Trading

    Over the past week I have been getting a flood of pm's/emails asking for advice, and I have chatted with some of you over Skype as well in prep for interviews, and one theme keeps coming up that really boggles my mind and in a way really annoys me. T ...

    98 comments21 Jul 2013 -

  29. Declining an offer: does it kill all future opps?

    Job Search Advice

    If i was to decline an offer with a BB, would that kill all my future chances of ever working there in the future, would they look negatively towards me because of my initial rejection. Basically, received an offer w/ a BB in New York, currently living in ...

    95 comments17 Dec 2014 -

  30. Goldman VS. JPM

    New User Introductions

    Hey guys, I need help deciding between internship offers at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan.. They are both in the same division (Operations Division). I am aware of Goldman's "prestige" but I'm also taking both firm's culture into ...

    56 comments5 May 2017 -

  31. 25 weirdest interview questions

    Investment Banking

    I haven't seen anybody else post this, so here is an article my buddy just showed me on the top 25 weirdest interview questions of 2010. 25 Weirdest Interview Questions of 2010 ...

    222 comments24 Jan 2011 -

  32. Goldman's New Policy for Investment Banking Analysts- 3 Reasons Why it Won't Stop the Bleeding to the Buyside

    Investment Banking

    The Current Promotion Cycle for Investment Banking Analysts So recently I got word that Goldman Sachs is announcing a pretty dramatic policy shift in the promotion cycle of investment banking analysts right out of college. Traditionally, investment bankin ...

    41 comments10 Nov 2015 -

  33. Details on Goldman's New Analyst Policy

    Investment Banking

    Haven't seen this posted yet: As David Solomon discussed at last week's Americas IBD Townhall, several initiatives are being rolled out over the next few weeks/months that are designed to improve the junior banker experience. We are committed to ...

    72 comments17 Nov 2013 -

  34. "On hold" at Goldman Sachs

    Job Search Advice

    Wondering if anyone knows what goes on behind the big black GS curtain while I'm "on hold" for a 2010 full-time analyst position? I had a first round 1+ week ago, notified that afternoon for second rounds a week later, then received the &qu ...

    92 comments10 Mar 2017 -

  35. What's the background check process in Goldman Sachs?

    Job Search Advice

    Anyone who can describe the background check process in Goldman Sachs? I guess filling in online application form first and then the outsourced company (named Hireright) would verify the information? Thanks. Regarding the employment history, do I need to ...

    51 comments24 Mar 2016 -

  36. Weekend Wars: Facebook vs. Groupon

    With all of the hubbub about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg these days, I want to remind you guys that they are not the only game in town. In fact, there's another hottie at the dance who may not win homecoming queen, but could turn out to be better ma ...

    55 comments16 Jan 2011 -

  37. Not So Fast: @GSElevator Loses Book Deal

    The vampire squid giveth, and the vampire squid taketh away. Not that they really had anything to do with the following. On the heels of a very public outing, the voice behind snarky Twitter (and WSO) account @"GSElevator" John Lefevre has repor ...

    34 comments11 Mar 2014 -

  38. yes

    Business School and GMAT

    .. Goldman Sachs GSAM INSEAD ...

    65 comments8 Jun 2014 -

  39. What is corporate "culture"? An insider's take...

    In Vanity Fair's latest expose on Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein cites Goldman's "culture" as the compass that allowed the firm to navigate the financial storm of 2008. At every i-bank on-campus presentation the firm representative at ...

    52 comments1 Feb 2011 -

  40. GS Accelerated Interview Invitations

    Investment Banking

    I received an invitation for an accelerated interview at Goldman Sachs. Does anybody from previous years have any insights into the process? The email says that second round interviews in New York City are going to be held next week. I tried searching and ...

    203 comments28 Apr 2012 -

  41. GS AIMS Private Equity Group

    Private Equity

    I've been looking into the Private Equity Group within GS AIMS recently (saw a posting a few weeks ago) and noticed a lot of former analysts were able to exit into PE buyout shops, despite the group doing primaries / secondaries / co-investments, rat ...

    12 comments5 Aug 2019 -

  42. What Kind of Banker Should You Be

    Investment Banking

    I searched the site to see if this has already been posted, didn't see anything. Net effect, follow the link, answer the questions and GS will tell you where your personality says you belong: Explore Goldman Sachs- Careers Quiz Goldman Sachs offers m ...

    63 comments5 Feb 2013 -

  43. Goldman Sachs is Dead

    Goldman Sachs, the infamously glorified work place of almost everyone here, cannot seem to break any good news into the media. Of course, GS is known to have the brightest people and as much prestige as English royalty. Nonetheless, I will one up Meredith ...

    44 comments15 Nov 2011 -

  44. Thoughts on The Vampire Squid Podcast?

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    Have you guys heard this guy's podcast? Do you think it is legitimate and helpful for understanding the financial services industry? Saw him on Business Insider the other day, Goldman Sachs TMT Analyst that recently left and trying to "increase ...

    33 comments3 Jan 2017 -

  45. Goldman and Tesla's $2B Equity Offering

    Investment Banking

    On Wednesday, before the stock market opened in New York, Goldman Sachs analyst Patrick Archambault upgraded shares of Tesla. Archambault put a "Buy" rating and a $250 per share price target on the stock due to what he sees as the market's ...

    29 comments22 May 2016 -

  46. Email Format For Goldman Sachs Recruiters

    Sales and Trading

    What is the email format for Goldman Sachs recruiters? Goldman Sachs Contact Us Email Address If you are looking to contact anyone at Goldman Sachs, the usual convention is [email protected] For individuals people in the company with the same name as ano ...

    34 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  47. Goldman Sachs Finance Division

    Job Search Advice

    Okay, give it to me straight. What are the pros and cons of working for GS Finance as a Credit Analyst? Let's look at this from the usual prestige angle, i.e., b-school potential, FO/MO/BO, its relative position to BB IB and others, and other conside ...

    38 comments5 May 2018 -

  48. Shia LaBeouf Is The Real Deal

    Edmundo was kind enough to post the link to the new Money Never Sleeps trailer. Honestly, the trailer failed to get me excited and made the film seem like another steamer courtesy of Oliver Stone. Though I keep hoping the director will return to his glory ...

    49 comments13 Feb 2010 -

  49. Shorting Zuckerberg

    Ahhh, Facebook. Perhaps the biggest thing ever made since sliced bread. I'm on it, you're on it, we're all on it. With over half a billion active users worldwide, it's become more popular than porn and has a lifted an awkward, freckled ...

    44 comments11 Jan 2011 -

  50. Goldman Sachs Securities Insight Day

    Investment Banking

    Has anyone applied? Any idea on when we will be getting back from them? Goldman Sachs Salary ...

    37 comments17 Sep 2016 -

  51. Goldman Sachs IBD Superday in Dec.

    Investment Banking

    Anyone else have a Goldman superday in mid December for IBD? I was lucky enough to bypass the first round and hear last week that I have one. I am at a non-core school so maybe this is just a non-core Superday? Curious to see if anyone else has heard anyt ...

    51 comments8 Nov 2014 -

  52. Deciding between BB offers in Hong Kong

    Investment Banking

    I currently have multiple offers from BBs in Hong Kong (to preserve anonymity, I won't say which ones, but a few are considered here "top BBs"). I know the US reputations of the BBs, but are things the same/different in Asia (for example, i ...

    22 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  53. Goldman Sachs Sophomore

    Investment Banking

    Anyone here intern as a sophomore at GS IBD? Wondering how the process is like, how competitive, etc. Sophomores who interned at other BBs, feel free to weigh in as well. IBD Goldman Sachs sophomore Salary ...

    38 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  54. 140.6 Miles of Swimming, Biking, and Running- No Training

    Monkeys, the bar has been raised once again. Brian Kuritzky is a 24 year old securities analyst at Goldman Sachs. Three weeks ago, he placed a seemingly impossible bet with several of his colleagues- that he could complete an Ironman Triathlon in under 16 ...

    42 comments27 Oct 2010 -

  55. Who visits Zero Hedge?

    Off Topic

    Does any one visit zero hedge? What is your opinion about the website? Is it more of a far right website? Been reading some of the posts there and seem solid, but a little far to the right:/. Opinion please!!!!!!!! Oh, and just to add WSO 4 life <3 Gol ...

    44 comments31 Jul 2017 -

  56. Is Lloyd Blankfein Finally Toast?

    It's not easy being Lloyd Blankfein these days. I have to believe he was one of the only people on the planet to feel relief when the Deepwater Horizon exploded. With news of Goldman Sachs seeking a back-channel settlement with the SEC, a recent FCIC ...

    41 comments13 Jun 2010 -

  57. Married Goldman Sachs bigwig arrested for rape

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    http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/married-goldma... Anybody know this charmer? Also, if he is acquitted, will GS keep him on or dump him to avoid fallout? Goldman Sachs Salary ...

    59 comments23 Aug 2013 -

  58. Best Chicago IB Offices-Updated

    Investment Banking

    I know this topic has been discussed before but that was when Lehman was still around. I was wondering if ppl familiar with the area/banks would mind discussing which BB's (for IBD) in chicago are the best? Additional info about how big the offices a ...

    36 comments29 Jan 2018 -

  59. I did not get the call from Lloyd this morning, did you?

    Off Topic

    Fewest partners as a public company and fewest since 1998. Making $900k a year base plus special bonus incentives only for the special partners. Lloyd must of forgot to call me:/ 70 New Partners for Goldman Sachs, do you know any? Here's the list: Vi ...

    47 comments14 Nov 2012 -

  60. The populist inquisition

    I realize that the hatred for Goldman and Wall Street is still seething but this is getting absurd. Tony Manfred, a senior at Cornell and Associate Editor of The Cornell Daily Sun, threw a 784 word hissy fit bashing the bank and added: "The bank, alo ...

    38 comments17 Nov 2010 -

  61. GSelevator Twitter: All Time Favorites

    With a rapidly growing base, the GSelevator twitter has a loyal following of 25,000 deep. The notorious tweeter allegedly works in some form of upper/senior management, but receives the majority of his posts from emails that come into [email protected] ...

    34 comments18 Jan 2012 -

  62. GSElevator: Meet Jack the Plumber/Philosopher

    Over the weekend, I came across an editorial by Jack Hope, a philosopher turned philosopher/plumber, that puts a name and face to a question that has garnered a reasonable amount of attention in recent months- Should a college degree still be hailed as a ...

    27 comments16 Sep 2013 -

  63. Facebook Chooses Morgan Stanley

    Eddie Braverman's blog According to sources privy to the deal, Facebook has chosen Morgan Stanley as lead underwriter of their blockbuster IPO. The company plans to file on Wednesday under the ticker symbol FB on the New York Stock Exchange, accordin ...

    32 comments30 Jan 2012 -

  64. What is it like to work in IBD at Goldman Sachs?

    From Quora, the OP asked the following question: What is it like to work in IBD at Goldman Sachs? An anonymous poster provides the following answer: I can only speak to the analyst experience. There's a partner who detailed his experience on this sit ...

    35 comments30 May 2013 -

  65. Goldman Sachs Pride Summit

    Fashion for Business

    Hey guys, Next Friday I'm attending the Goldman Sachs Pride Summit where I'm able to visit GS headquarters and learn more about the firm. I'm just wondering, what should I wear to this one-day event? Full suit? Khakis and collared shirt? wi ...

    31 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  66. Which Goldman chick is hotter?

    Off Topic

    http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/choose-your-pa... or http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/choose-your-pa... Goldman Sachs Salary ...

    68 comments26 Jun 2012 -

  67. Jan Sramek quits Goldman

    Investment Banking

    http://news.efinancialcareers.co.uk/newsandviews_i... Goldman Sachs Trader Jan Sramek no soup for you Salary ...

    87 comments15 Apr 2011 -

  68. Do BB reject final candidates through email or phone call?

    Job Search Advice

    For those who failed before final-round, probably they'd get the rejection news through an email, but what about the very few who made it to the final, will BB reject them through a phone call/ an email? And normally will they reject the final candid ...

    31 comments24 Dec 2015 -

  69. Goldman Sachs SSG Interview Help

    Job Search Advice

    Current junior at a target school, interviewing for GS SSG on Tuesday morning. I've been told that preparing for the interview is pretty similar to prepping for ibd interviews, but I was hoping that someone might be able to offer a bit more insight a ...

    32 comments18 Aug 2016 -

  70. The Goldman Sachs Suggested Reading List

    Investment Banking

    Has anyone seen this reading list from Goldman Sachs for its incoming analysts? Pretty comprehensive list. http://www.quantnet.com/goldman-sachs-reading-list/ Goldman Sachs reading list recommended reading Salary ...

    40 comments13 Dec 2016 -

  71. A Day in the Life at JPM & Goldman Sachs- How I learned to love/hate Business Insider Articles

    Investment Banking

    This has been bothering me for some time now and I didn't want to say anything at first but a similar "hit" article came along the way and now my BS radar is on high alert. We all know Business Insider (BI) has a penchant for resurrecting o ...

    20 comments6 Jan 2017 -

  72. Is my GMAT (730) high enough to land a job in PE and IB as an analyst?

    Investment Banking

    Hey, could some people tell me if my gmat score: 730, is high enough to land a job as an analyst in Goldman Sachs? I have a 3,8 GPA (First Class Honours) in the BSc Economics from LSE. I had summer internships in both Bain and BCG and the IMF. Thanks for ...

    52 comments18 Mar 2013 -

  73. Ethics Test- Sharing Secret Documents

    What would you do if you got your hands on confidential documents that could greatly benefit your firm? What do you think your firm would do if they found out? A recent piece in Bloomberg discusses a similar situation at Goldman Sachs: ...

    22 comments26 Nov 2014 -

  74. Mcgill vs. Umich vs. IU Kelley vs. UIUC vs. Notre Dame vs. Western Ontario

    Investment Banking

    I'm currently an International student going to high school in the US. I have Bangladeshi citizenship. I don't care about where I work as long as it is in either US or Canada. I have been admitted to: Mcgill (Economics) (no debt) Western Ontario ...

    23 comments9 Jan 2017 -

  75. Goldman Dallas office or IBD elsewhere?

    Investment Banking

    I was accepted into the Discover Goldman Sachs regional camp in Dallas/Irving where you get an on-site first round interview, and I really want to aim for an investment banking summer internship. So two questions: (1) It seems that Dallas may not even hav ...

    30 comments25 Sep 2015 -

  76. Goldman Kicking A$$

    Investment Banking

    Here's a bit of really good news: GS is on track to log their best year ever, and is readying massive bonus payments for their staff. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/jun/21/gol... With Obama's approval rating drifting lower, this might b ...

    56 comments22 Jun 2009 -

  77. GS Finance Corporate Treasury Analyst/Associate Position

    Job Search Advice

    Hi, Does anybody have any information about GS Finance Corporate Treasury Analyst/Associate position? How should I be prepared for this interview? What questions do they ask? Any information are appreciated. Thank you. Goldman Sachs Salary ...

    29 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  78. Finance: not so “attractive” anymore?

    Universum, an employer branding company, has released its world's most attractive employers list and investment banks barely made it to the top 10. The fairest of them all was Google, followed by KPMG and Ernst & Young in 2nd and 3rd while invest ...

    31 comments1 Oct 2010 -

  79. Goldman Sachs Finance (Controllers) Interview Advice

    Job Search Advice

    Hey, I will be having an on-campus interview with GS for an internship in the Finance (Controllers) Division for this upcoming summer. I was wondering what I should expect from this first interview, with regards to questions: technical or behavioral? Also ...

    27 comments6 Mar 2017 -

  80. Submitting online to GS

    Investment Banking

    Hi, I am submitting my resume to Goldman Sachs tonight for their recently posted "Summer 2012 Veterans Internship." Can anyone provide me with information on what the details of this internship might be, what areas will interns work in, what lev ...

    55 comments31 Jan 2012 -

  81. Twitter filed its IPO... Goldman leading the UW process

    Investment Banking

    http://finance.yahoo.com/news/twitter-files-ipo-21... Should be a nice fee. Goldman Investment Banking Goldman Sachs ipo Twitter Salary ...

    41 comments13 Sep 2013 -

  82. The Fall of Gekko's Children

    " Give me guys that are poor, smart, and hungry and no feelings. "- Gordon Gekko Since the dawn of man, rules had been set to measure one's worth; in the prehistoric era it was one's strength that dictated whether he was to be a badass ...

    29 comments9 Sep 2010 -

  83. Is Activism Defense a top Goldman Group?

    Investment Banking

    Saw this listing and have never heard of the group. I've heard about FIG / TMT /HC but not sure about this one. It's called "Activism Defense." Did some research and apparently they're advising Ebay against Icahn and have represen ...

    28 comments12 Apr 2014 -

  84. Out of Undergrad: PE or Top IBD?

    Investment Banking

    Obligatory already used search engine/not trolling-- I'm trying to hear some current opinions on doing sell-side banking immediately vs. trying for the buy-side out of undergrad. My school historically places a handful of people into BB 's/globa ...

    37 comments15 Dec 2013 -

  85. What is it like to be a partner at Goldman Sachs?

    mod note (Andy): this is a syndication from quora.com From "anon user" I was recruited to another bank from GS. My reason for leaving was basically the title and compensation offered by a competitor of GS. It is a European bank that has been est ...

    24 comments28 Nov 2012 -

  86. GS vs CS in asia vs US

    Investment Banking

    . Goldman Sachs Salary ...

    32 comments18 May 2015 -

  87. Small Boutique IB or BB Wealth Management

    Investment Banking

    Hi Guys, So I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma. I am coming from a non-target school, graduating in a couple of weeks with Finance degree, 1st gen college student. Didn't do BB summer internship, but I went overseas and worked at a 2B+ hedgefund a ...

    19 comments13 May 2017 -

  88. Compare/Contrast the culture of the following investment banks: GS, JPM, Morgan Stanley, BAML, Citi, Barclays, and UBS?

    Investment Banking

    What are your thoughts on the following banks in terms of company culture: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Barclays, and UBS? How is the culture of their investment banking divisions in particular? Company co ...

    19 comments21 Jun 2017 -

  89. Is Goldman Sachs the most prestigious financial firm?

    Investment Banking

    It seems from friends and here that GS is universally acknowledged as hands down the most prestigious firm on wall street and in finance. are there any other firms that come close to them? I heard people mention KKR and Morgan Stanley before so i guess th ...

    54 comments13 Feb 2011 -

  90. How to ask a GS partner for a referral?

    Job Search Advice

    Hello, I am good family friends with two global head Goldman Sachs partners and was wondering: (1) how should I go about asking for a referral so I come across as respectful and not entitled? (2) should I take a 1st year job at a boutique and ask for the ...

    27 comments31 Jul 2015 -

  91. Goldman Sachs Divisions

    Investment Banking

    I am looking into applying for Goldman Sachs and was wondering if anyone could tell me more about their different divisions. Which is generally the best to work for (e.g. investment banking division, finance, technology, etc.) and which is most realistic ...

    26 comments23 Feb 2018 -

  92. Hedging Your Bonus

    I had to stop and think about this one for a few minutes. Eric Dash wrote this piece for Dealbook outlining how partners at Goldman Sachs (among other banks) have been hedging the non-cash portions of their bonuses since 2007. On the surface, it looks lik ...

    26 comments10 Feb 2011 -

  93. McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs- which has better brand recognition?

    Off Topic

    I'm curious- McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs- which has better brand recognition? For the average Joe (non business/finance people) 1. In USA 2. In Europe 3. In Asia My impression is that in Europe (except for the UK), McKinsey has better recognition, whil ...

    13 comments8 Sep 2018 -

  94. Would You Swear an Ethics Oath?

    Have you guys seen this? About a third of graduating Harvard MBA students are swearing a business ethics oath to put their employer's interests and the good of humanity above their own interests. This includes a few headed to Goldman Sachs (good luck ...

    27 comments21 May 2010 -

  95. What GPA will allow me to stand out and give me a chance at top banks? (GS, JPM, MS)

    Investment Banking

    I just recently finished my freshman year with just above a 3.7 GPA at a target school and I want to double major in either Math and Economics OR Math and Philosophy (and maybe add a minor if I have time). I'm also involved in 4 organizations on camp ...

    10 comments24 Jun 2019 -

  96. GS BJ vs Citi HK

    Investment Banking

    I am IBD summer internship Offer from GS BJ and Citi HK. Would really like to hear some perspectives from someone who's worked in the banking industry before in HK. In the future I would like to work in China mainland, either PE or some in-house M&am ...

    23 comments24 Feb 2016 -

  97. Life after BB Private Banking... need advice

    Asset Management

    I'm a second/third year analyst at a BB Private Bank in the Southeast US, and need advice on where to take my career from here. The way I see it these are my options at the moment: Climb the ladder at my current bank and try to move internally Go to ...

    21 comments11 Apr 2017 -

  98. Goldman Sackless

    Midas Mulligan Magoo's blog It's pretty safe to say that not a damn thing surprises me, anymore. Open outcry communism markets trading heavy volume on the streets of America. Gender swapping toddlers investing in collateralized divorce obligatio ...

    24 comments17 Nov 2011 -

  99. MF Global to Enter Bankruptcy

    It took Corzine 4 years to run NJ further into the ground, but only 1 to destroy MF Global. As a whole, this saga started and ended pretty quickly. In March 2010 Jon Corzine (former Governor of NJ and former GS CEO) became CEO of MF Global. Fast forward a ...

    24 comments31 Oct 2011 -

  100. Bank CEOs To Guarantee Compliance?

    Who's ready to watch Lloyd Blankfein pinky swear that Goldman Sachs will do no evil? That's what's in store for investment bank CEOs if the Financial Stability Oversight Council has their way. In a proposal released this week, the FSOC is f ...

    25 comments20 Jan 2011 -

  101. Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area (GS PIA) Interview

    Private Equity

    Hello monkeys, Does anyone have some information about GS PIA interviews for intern positions? I.e. questions asked, number of rounds, number of people, possible case study? Also, do you know where I could find the deals done by GS PIA except on their web ...

    29 comments6 Oct 2016 -

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