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Next Steps in PWM/Financial Planning
Hey guys I'm a junior majoring in financial planning with a 3.6 GPA. Last summer I interned at a top 5 RIA doing comprehensive wealth management. Mostly technical internship but I did get some face to face time with clients on the golf course and around the office. I was wondering what kind of next...
Goldman Kicking A$$
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/go… With Obama's approval rating drifting lower, this might be the time for the banks to strike back at draconian...
girl throws puppies into river (nsfw)
http://thenewsoftoday.com/in-croatia-girl-throws-… [quote] In what has to be one of the most disturbing videos to hit the internet in some time, a video was posted on LiveLeak last evening. In the video, a girl who looks like she’s in her early 20′s, is seen throwing 6 puppies into a river....
Goldman Sachs - Structured Finance Group
Does anyone have any information regarding GS Structured Finance Group in NYC? I have 3.5+ years of structured finance experience, top performer in a big market area and looking to connect with individuals in this group. I can PM/e-mail my resume upon request. Just want to get a general idea of how...
GS Signing Bonus
Does GS pay signing bonus to every newly-hired employee? And When? It should be be stated in the offer letter, right? If not, can it be negotiable? Thanks a lot for your comments in advance.
Student turns to stripping because of GS
I know there is already a lot of grief on this site for students taking out huge loans for low-potential careers, but I think this BusinessWeek article stands on its own, at least in the comedy department. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_3… The featured girl went to a for-profit...
5 Ways Goldman could have had better PR
As MMMagoo stated in his earlier post , nobody has come close to Goldman Sachs as everyone's target of hate. From fraud hearings, hotels, and even ferry-riding employees, everything that has Goldman Sachs attached to it is now branded as scum. Now how could that have happened to what is arguably the...
Goldman prop trading unit to become fund
Though you guys might find this article interesting because there has been a lot of debate as to what the big firms would do with their prop desks... Taken from this article (for more click the link) http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6743IS20100… Goldman Sachs Group Inc is planning to shift...
Need dire help!!
So here is my issue. For my first year of banking I worked at a Tier 2 bank (think UBS , DB , BOA) and I lateraled to a Tier 1 Bank at the end of my first year ( JPM , MS). Now I'm at the end of my second year and GS wants me to interview. Should I try for it or will it look really bad on my resume...
Goldman Sachs prop trading, how may I help you?
“I want 2,500 GOOG!” Sell 200 BRK-A.” “Get me 10,000 MSFT!” “ Goldman Sachs prop trading , how may I help you?” You might be hearing these the next time you’re at Goldman Sachs ’ Asset Management Division, which will be seeing a few more members added to it in a few days. The...
Goldman Sachs Wealth Management Professional Salary
I am currently in the process of interviewing with Goldman Sach's Private Wealth Group. I would be brought on as a Wealth Management Professional (one step above an analyst, one step below a Advisor). I would like to have an idea of what kind of salary I could be looking to swing in this position...
Analysis of SEC-GS Case
Got this link from Dealbook: http://www.law.stanford.edu/display/images/dynami… It's a presentation made by a professor at Stanford Law School. He provides a fairly thorough analysis of the arguments made by both sides. Good backgrounder and useful for cutting through the media biases out there.
Q1 Earnings Reports and Opinions
Hey guys, how about some discussion about the Q1 earnings to be reported by our favorite banks? http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeq… GS seems to be on the upswing, and Citi shares jumped ahead of the earnings reports later this week. Anyone know specific dates when the rest of the...
if you're interested in investing: what do you think
hi folks a while back i was directed to goldman sach's weekly chartbook on scribd http://www.scribd.com/32415471-Monthly-Chartbook/… i'm on wso quite a bit and so, if you're like me, you might have seen it too if you look at p 13, you'll see that their value portfolio outperforms the portfolio...
How good is the average Goldman analyst?
Goldman Sachs is perpetually sucked off as the proverbial Mount Olympus of banking. While other banks can never tell if a deal will really add value, just like the gods, Goldman Sachs transcends all limits creating value out of thin air. It's front office is supposedly an elite force of superhuman...
Goldman Takes Top Spot in Global M.&A. Rankings
Goldman Sachs is still on top. I bet their clients don't care what main street thinks about the firm. http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/gold…
BB Trading Internship
Anyone out there currently doing doing an internship in S&A at one of the BB 's? If so, can you please tell me your experiences with your department thus far (i.e. your daily responsibilities, culture of the firm, etc.)
Who is/has been short [BP]?
I have been for awhile what about you guys?
Goldman Sachs Share Price
Hey all, Any thoughts on Goldman Sachs ' future share price? It's just all over the show at the minute. My stop is 130, my limit is 164.2 Need it to hit 161 to break even! -starting to shit myself a little - I'm leveraged to the tune of £3 per point movement!
Goldman Sachs still doing what they do best
This guys just never cease to amaze. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&s…
Goldman share price
When the SEC announcement came on the 16th, I thought the market overreacted. Monday morning, I got my spread bet account and started buying goldman - confident that the fundamentals of the business were sound. Amazingly they had a rocky week - despite posting huge profits - well, fuck it, I...
Anyone in the industry think GS deserves what they got?
It's contradicting and maybe even embarrassing to talk about it in real life, but come on in and admit it. Who in here works for GS and thinks that GS should deserve what they got by the SEC? sure I bet you cannot talk about this at work becoz your paycheck is directly affected but in all honesty,...
AP source: Criminal probe of Goldman under way
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100430/ap_on_bi_ge/u… are they seriously fucked in this case?
What do you think about this...
Monkeys, Lets say the financial reform bill passes. You have two kinds of Bulge Bracket Banks, banks like Citi and B of A, JPM , that are primarily Commercial, traditional banks.... JPM with probably the most capital coming from the IBanking side. These are banks that you deposit your check in, pay...
Buffett trumps TARP
To almost no one's surprise, the Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett managed to strike a better deal for Goldman Sachs than the Treasury did. For half the investment Hank Paulson made, Buffett managed to garner 4 times the equity for his shareholders than the U.S. taxpayer received under the Treasury...
Gaming the System – The Foundation of the U.S. Economy
The status quo not just incentivizes gaming the system, it has made it the primary way to get ahead in today's economy. Gaming the system is not just encouraged--it has become the foundation of the U.S. economy. Without it, the status quo will implode. Goldman Sachs gamed the system to package...
A Response to "Which desk is best?" Type Questions... Please Read Before Posting
I've read plenty of threads on this forum asking questions along the lines of "which desk is most profitable/more desired/"baller"/allows me to start a supertight hedge fund in X years/prestigious/has the best upside and opportunities etc". The answer is NONE of them and ALL of them. By far the most...
What is the best route for re-entry into the world of finance?
I have a Political Science degree and Masters in Education Policy from top public and private schools, respectively. I worked for Schwab 10 years ago as a rotational associate for one year, managed a franchise and was the top salesperson nationally, and owned my own business for a couple years. I...
SEC Charge Against Goldman has Volcanic Impact on Energy Markets
Oil Market Summary for 04/12/2010 to 04/16/2010 Oil prices plunged on Friday after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Goldman Sachs with fraud in its marketing of certain subprime mortgage securities, amid a general sell-off in financial and commodity markets. The allegations...
Goldman Responds to SEC
Goldman's strongest defense seems to be the fact that they lost more than $90 million on the deal and only received $15 million in fees. Quoting their press release: " Goldman Sachs Lost Money On The Transaction. Goldman Sachs , itself, lost more than $90 million. Our fee was $15 million. We were...
Goldman Sachs Research Vs Deutsche Bank's Global Markets
Hi Friends, I need a little career advice from you. Right now I have two entry level offers (Senior Analyst, as I have 1.8 yrs work-ex) from two investment banks out of which I have to choose one immediately: 1. Goldman Sachs: Role: Support New York based Options Research team (Part of Global...
Human Resources Analyst positions
Hi, all. I'm a senior at Fordham University with an expected graduation date of May 22, 2010. I'm a psychology major and human resources management minor with a 3.1 GPA. I have completed several internships in human resources. So, I am fairly familiar with several Human Resources Information Systems...
Dropping The Goldman Sachs Bomb Tomorrow?
Goldman's first quarterly loss to be announced tomorrow? Only time will tell. It's certainly looking that way. http://www.cnbc.com/id/28240805 But if even GS posts a loss, then what will happen? Will the world potentially come to an end? Will the Sun explode? Will the Dow collapse? Will Lloyd...
Goldman Ops SA --> something else FT ?
Any insight from the program? Have you heard of anyone breaking out of ops for FT after the summer? networking opportunities?
Goldman Leaks Losses?
Now hear me out, this is the conspiracy theorist in me talking now. Ryan Chittum from the Columbia Journalism Review posted recently that the WSJ's big story about $2 billion in GS losses was strange. A little too strange... [quote=Chittum]scan the rest of the story and you’ll find that it appears...
GS SF - Generalist
What is the deal with GS SF's Generalist IBD group? I understand that they do basically everything except for TMT . Understanding that TMT is the top group, what's the reputation of the SF Generalist group both internally and externally? Do they run their own deals? Do they just get the stuff their...
85 Broad sporting a Chinese national flag?
Did anyone see 60 Minutes last night? What's up with Goldman headquarters flying a Chinese flag? (1 US 1 PRC as opposed to the usual 2 US flags)
Market research vs. Ops vs. PMG for the summer. HELP
I am a junior at a non-target evaluating internship offers. My goal is to work in strategy consulting and I did interview at some top firms but nothing materialized. I am now entertaining a variety of different positions and my objectives are to do... 1. something this summer that will give me a...
Goldman's First Year I-Bankers Moved To Back Office
Oh, major burn here for first year Goldman people. Last week GS let go 3,000 employees, but now it's 'say hello to the back office ' for first years. http://clusterstock.alleyinsider.com/2008/11/goldman-sachs-gs-moving-th… Can anyone confirm this? If it happened to you would you take your chances...
Transferring to NY
I'm debating a couple of offers coming from a target midwest school UofC/NU. Just curious, how difficult is transferring from SA Chi to FT NY? In particular, can people with EXPERIENCE speak to GS , MS, Citi and Barcap? Thanks.
Goldman Sachs "Banking on your Future" 12/1 Event
Hello, Anyone apply to the GS event on 12/1 "Banking on your Future" in NYC? It's an all day Diversity event for non-targets. -John
Goldman Axes Notable Analysts
Things aren't very pleasant for anyone these days. Even financial golden boy, Goldman Sachs , announced some significant firings yesterday. In particular, the 13 notable analysts who were given the axe. All part of the 10% (~3200) employee reduction at the firm. Two of the big names given the "ole...
Corzine Sees ‘Envy’ Behind Anger Aimed at Goldman
John Corzine thinks all the backlash been thrown at Goldman Sachs is due to envy. Do we all agree? Because I think this is true to an extent. http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/corz…
Goldman SSG AUM
Hey guys, Obviously, the prospective monkeys with their hard-ons for Goldman SSG all ask about how to get a job there. I'm more interested in their AUM. Been asking friends at GS about this, and can't seem to get a straight answer. I've got a few guys in my group who worked there years back, but...
GS Research or Barclays IBD
Offer to GS Research SA and Barclays IBD SA . Which has better exit opps, conversation percentage, culture?
citi s&t or goldman market risk
I have an offer from Citi S&T for a summer analyst position and a Goldman Sachs final round for market risk next week. Assuming I get it which do you think would be better for long term career growth? If I take the market risk position will I be stuck in back office ? Thanks I appreciate any hel.
First Internship Offer - Should I or Should I Not?
Im currently a sophomore at a non-target school and got an summer internship offer at Wells Fargo. However there seems to be a catch. Its not at the corporate NYC but rather in a small home mortgage office nearby. I sent an email to the manager of the place after we had met at a career fair. He said...
GS Chicago vs. Tier 2 BB NYC
What are your thoughts on GS Chicago vs. a tier 2 BB (CS/ DB /Citi/BarCap) in NYC? Both offers for IBD . I already know where my preferences lie in terms of fit; looking more for your thoughts on experience.
The Indymac Slap in Our Face
Here is a mortgage lender insider video making the rounds explaining the sweetheart deal reached between the government and Indymac, and the Goldman Sachs connection to the new holding company. Pretty unbelievable stuff: http://www.thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/player/tb…
Applying to Goldman Sachs Internship as a Freshman
Hey Guys, Well a week and a half ago I went to a GS presentation at my school (non-target) for the operations department and talked with a few of the presenters. I told them I was interested in doing an internship at GS and they told me to give it a try and apply. Now I've been revising my resume...
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