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GS Alternative Capital Markets: Interview Process?
Does anyone know what the interview process is like for this group? SA / first year Analyst role within Investment Management Division. ACM coordinates the launch and distribution of alternative investment offerings (private equity, private credit, real estate, and hedge funds investments) to PWM...
GS AIMS Private Equity Group
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, rather than LBOs . Would anyone have insight into why...
What GPA will allow me to stand out and give me a chance at top banks? (GS, JPM, MS)
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 campus, and I'm on a committee for 3 of them. 3 of the...
Goldman Sachs Interview Result
Hi, About 2 weeks ago, I had a first round on site interview at Goldman Sachs. I contacted the recruiter for any updates but still heard nothing. What should I do now? Am I denied? The status of application is still showing as Interview. Also, how long does it usually takes to hear back from a...
3.7 GPA Double Major
As an Econ/Math double major at a university with a target business school, what GPA do I need to get interviews at the elite bulge brackets like Goldman and boutiques like Evercore? I just finished up my freshman year with a 3.74 and I'm involved in 3 orgs on campus (1 finance related and 2 that...
Goldman Sach RMD Asset Management - Dallas
I have an interview set up for GS's RMD Asset Management. I am wondering if someone can talk to me about their culture, lifestyle, hours, base+bonus (Associate level), exit opps/promotion opportunities, etc.. I know they recently switched offices to Downtown Dallas. I've seen talk on older threads...
GS- Securities,- Private Capital
Hi monkeys, I saw this job offer: "ESSG is looking for an Analyst candidate with a demonstrated interest in fundamental/value investing to join the Private Capital team within ESSG (...).Within ESSG, the Private Capital team focuses primarily on specialty lending and growth equity investments in...
Goldman Sachs entering middle market
Sure some of you have seen the recent articles about Goldman starting a middle market group or even acquiring Blair or Harris Williams. Curious to see what others think https://www.reuters.com/article/us-goldman-sachs-… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-1…
Goldman Sachs Apex group
Hi everyone, can anybody collaborate on what apex group does at Goldman? It's within asset management. Is it client relationships, analytical work, portfolio management or something else? I found APEX in GS reports where it's connected to Normal Automatic Preferred Enhanced Capital Securities....
goldman sachs - application status "currently not being considered"
Hi friends, I just applied for a analyst FT position for Frankfurt / Germany at Goldman Sachs. I have a pretty competitive CV and submitted my application for a risk management role 2weeks ago. Since I did not hear anything in the meantime from GS I just checked their online portal and found my...
Best way to leave Google to start long journey to join the buy side.
Hi all, I am a software engineer in Google, who is interested in buy side finance. That being said, I recently got an strat offer from GS in HK . After visiting the office and talk about the project in more detail, for one thing, I am bit worried by legacy the technology infrastructure. Another...
Goldman Sachs Finance Superday
Anyone have any experience with Bank Finance at Goldman under the Finance Division? They seem to primarily be focused on treasury/liquidity risk. Would appreciate any insight into their interview process and day to day responsibilities.
McKinsey vs Goldman Sachs - which has better brand recognition?
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, while in Asia (HK/Singapore/China/India, not sure...
GS 2019 Risk Analyst Hirevue
Hi, was wondering if anyone knows the Hirevue questions for the 2019 Full Time Analyst for Risk at GS? Thanks!
The Future of the MBA
Hi All, I’m new to this site, but wanted to get commentary from likeminded people about whether or not to pursue an MBA . My rule of thumb is that it’s only worth consideration from a T-20 program, especially if an employer or grants aren’t paying for it. Yet, with a six-figure price tag will...
Bulge Bracket Fact Sheet
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 players
NFL star Justin Tuck is now a VP at Goldman Sachs
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ex_nfl_st… Former NFL star, two-time Superbowl winner and now Wharton grad will be beginning in the PWM group at GS. Is there any precedent to a big-time NFL star working at a VP level at a bank?
Your favorite financier from the past
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 known but equally inspiring figures of the 20th...
BlackRock or Goldman Sachs two offers
I have two offers one from BlackRock and another from Goldman Sachs. The BlackRock position is a fixed income specialist role while the Goldman Sachs position is a Controller position for their valuations group (not to be confused with PE valuations or anything like that). I think the BlackRock...
"Story" length? - interviews
Hi all, So I'm currently in the process of preparing to go into IB (am a junior in college). I obviously know that your "story" is crucial for the interview process and can make you or break you. However, I've read conflicting suggestions on how long it should be. Some people have told me that it...
Goldman Sachs Dives Into Retail Banking: Credit card partnership with Apple will be a new source of revenue growth
Amid declining Iphone and trading sales, a credit card partnership between Goldman and Apple will serve as a mutual source of revenue: [quote]Apple Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are preparing to launch a new joint credit card, a move that would deepen the technology giant’s push into its...
*****2019 Goldman Sachs IBD Summer Analyst Megathread *******
Megathread dedicated to the 2019 Goldman Sachs IBD Summer Analyst application process. March 25-28 were Insight Days in SF and Houston April 15 was the deadline for Early Action. July 1 is when they will open Regular. Right now its only Early Action applicants, so if you've applied early, please...
Goldman Sachs Analyst on Medical Research: "Is curing patients a sustainable business model?"
"In the case of infectious diseases such as hepatitis C, curing existing patients also decreases the number of carriers able to transmit the virus to new patients" A Goldman Sachs Analyst recently garnered a lot of criticism for his note on medical research: [quote]"The potential to deliver 'one...
Call from recruiter strategy Goldman Sachs never heard back
Just had superday for firmwide strategy for GS on Wednesday, said they’d get back to us in 1.5 weeks, recruiter called me on Tuesday and when I called back twice she never answered, even sent an email with no reply. Should I just assume it’s a no and move on? It’s now Thursday a week after the...
Goldman Sachs PWM FICC Solutions Group
I have a superday for GS PWM FICC team and would love to know if anyone has any recommendations on what to be prepared for and/or what technicals to expect? It is specific for the Fixed Income team so I am guessing technicals such as bond drivers, duration, convexity, fed rates, inflation, etc. Does...
2018 Goldman Sachs beyond the classroom event
2018 Goldman Sachs beyond the classroom event-Risk (nyc/slc), anybody received a hirevue interview for that?
How does Goldman Sachs safeguard its assets?
Curious about how Goldman Sachs safeguard its assets? any ideas will help, thanks alot! Please post anything.
Compensation of senior banker in TORONTO
Could anyone give me figures about their overall compensation starting from the VP and going up to MD ? At BIG 5, Bulge brackets, and Boutiques to compare them all I'm guessing VP's go at about 450k to 650k , Directors 650-1M, MD's 1-5 Million (Do you think one could attain anywhere between 3 and 5M...
Would like to talk with a Canadian investment banker
I would like to ask some questions about the banking industry in canada, banking compensation, and the banking lifestyle. Here are some of my questions; What are the best firms to work for in Canada (Toronto specifically) ? What is the dealflow like? GoldmanSachs or RBC for a longterm career in TO?...
Goldman Sachs Spring week Hirevue London
Hey everyone! Could you please help out a friend and tell me what questions do you get with the Spring Week Hirevue interview at Goldman Sachs London? There will be behavioural, motivational and competency questions. (20-30 minutes) Thank you very much for your help guys! We already looked at all...
Do IBD ask for employee's transcripts?
I am a Upenn LPS grad. I have a poli-sci degree with a minor in econ. I have read that some of the employers in IB look at transcripts. I worked hard to get into LPS, including getting high scores on the SAT. I have a good academic record, but although I have a traditional ivy league diploma from...
Quitting major Investment Bank in NYC after 2 months...?
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 in the meantime and now I am thinking about...
Goldman Sachs Recruiting Video From 1985
Check out this Goldman Sachs fixed income recruitment video from 1985. It seems as its 13 minutes of people talking on the phone and sipping on coffee. Its pretty funny to see the fashion and the hairstyles of bankers in the 80s. What do you guys think?
Goldman Sachs status update (lateral)
Hi everyone, Exactly two weeks ago (from tomorrow), I had a final round interview for a lateral Analyst position at GS . Three days after the interview, I reached out to HR to ask what a time-frame for a decision is, and they characteristically told me that the team is still working on a decision,...
How long to hear back after GSAM superday?
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Goldman Sachs Engineering Superday
Does anyone have any experience with Goldman Sachs ’ Engineering superday ? What was it like, what sorts of questions did they ask, and how did you feel it went? How long does it usually take to hear back from them about summer offers in the Engineering division? How competetive is it? I have one...
Goldman Sachs hiring process
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GS Veteran Integration Program (VIP) 2018
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 screen, followed by a Hirevue interview with several...
Goldman Sachs Operation?
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 pretty "safe" hours (no more than 42 a week in...
GS: Equity Strategy Interview
Hi all, I have an interview with GS in the Global Investment Research department, for an internship position in the Equity Strategy team. What are they going to ask me at the interview? Which topics should I study more (e.g. econometrics and statistics/macroeconomics/financial theory/valuation...
Goldman has already mapped 146 “begging to be automated" Analyst IPO Steps
This via Marty Chavez, Goldman Sachs's incoming CFO. What are your thoughts? [quote]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 stock on the orders of the investment bank’s...
GS GIR ART Program (ER) in Singapore
Hi guys, anyone know about the ART program for GS GIR in singapore? Read about the ART in SLC, wanted to know if anyone knows about SG as well - comp, hours, lifestyle etc.
Goldman's Blankfein & Trump
Among the many prominent companies and CEO's Goldman Sachs has joined the ranks denouncing Donald Trump's recent immigration ban. [quote]Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s more than 34,000 employees arrived to work Monday to find a voice mail waiting. "This is Lloyd," it began. Chief Executive Lloyd...
Goldman Sachs vs PwC Internship Offers
Hey Guys, So I am looking for a Fall-Winter Internship, and have 2 offers that I can't seem to be able to decide on. Both the offers are for 6 months from September this year to March next. Offer 1: Goldman Sachs, San Francisco. Private Wealth Management Internship Offer 2: PwC, Philadelphia. Risk...
A Day in the Life at JPM & Goldman Sachs - How I learned to love/hate Business Insider Articles
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 old articles, sometimes in the form of pseudo new articles,...
Goldman Sachs Summer Intern progress
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...
Goldman calls of 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, it is a good time for reflection on the main happenings of the year. Below are Goldman’s 2016 published- Macro themes and rationale. This is an open thread to discuss the main themes of 2016 and the outlook into 2017. Top Trade No. 1: Long USD vs. short EUR and JPY: This...
Gary Cohn for Head of National Economic Council
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 current CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, which has given...
Goldman Superday Accelerated Process 05/17 Hear back
Hello all! I was wondering if anyone has yet to hear back from GS on their recent super day for SA Securities 2018. I would also love to hear how the interviews when for people!! Congrats to all who have already received offers :)
Some LinkedIn Advice for you Monkeys:
Couldn't help but to think of WSO when I saw this. Also "CFA® (level 1 candidate). Make sure to do this kids, the monkeys on here especially seem to love it. Any of you know of any good finance meme pages?
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