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GS GIR HK SA Interview Advice
I have final round interviews for GIR(Global Investment Research) HK SA soon, and I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me an idea of what kind of questions I should expect, and anything that would be useful to know. It seems like there are very few people interviewing for GIR, so any...
First year programming at GS with 190k?
My friend just told me he got hired at Goldman Sachs (NY office) for $190,000 for a programming job (first year) I called bullshit on him, but can anyone confirm?
Blankfein Takes the Reins of Goldman Spin Machine
I love how he acts surprised that the American taxpayer might have a little something to say after the biggest government handout in the nation's history. Embedded video from CNNMoney Video
GS Second Round S&T HK
I think some people on this forum had been invited to GS Asia second round Asia, either IBD or S&T . I got second round S&T to be held in NY in mid-jan. Can any body tell me what should I expect and how to prepare it? It turns out it will be a one hour interview. I guess these will be a super day...
Goldman Sachs HR Phone Number/Email?
I was going to apply for the Tri- State consortium superday for their back office internhships , and the email that I have from my school's career office tells me to choose the Tri-State consortium option from the drop down menu on the application. It's not there and the deadline is Jan 23. Anyone...
GSAM Fundamental Equity group
I have an phone interview with Goldman Sachs Asset Management for their Fundamental Equity Group - Full time Analyst role. There is not any info on this specific group in any of the previous threads in WSO . I was curious to figure out the best way to prepare for the interview in terms of technical...
Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Investing Group (MSI)
Does anyone know anything about the Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Investing Group (MSI)? I believe it is housed within the Special Situations Group.
GS Securities Quantitative Winter Workshop
Anyone else get invited to this for tomorrow? Know what it entails? I'm interested much more in IBD but applied to this, and was accepted. Have no quantitative background whatsoever but was accepted anyways, which was strange. Was also denied to a general 1-day program sponsored by my school, so I...
GS Summer Analyst Deadline - US
Anyone know when Goldman's Summer Analyst deadline is for US positions (non-target schools without on-campus recruiting)? I know other banks post it on their sites but I cannot find it with Goldman. Any info would be appreciated, even from those of you who applied in past years.
Macro prop desks at GS
Is anyone familiar with the prop desks within FICC at GS ? I know there is the global macro prop desk (i.e the desk formerly run by Christian Siva-Jothy), but are there others that focus on prop (not counting SSG or GSPS)? Would the other "prop" activities be done by the same people who run the...
Bonus Backlash Begins
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy I guess the banks couldn't have kept things low-key for another year. Goldman posting huge profits and throwing record dollars into the 2009 bonus pool is causing a shitstorm, and we can expect a media frenzy to ensure that...
No Bonuses during Bailouts
Am I reading this right? Seems that other firms are bound to follow. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/goldman-ad…
GS Partners
Hi guys, Quick question I've been pondering- since at Goldman you can become a partner at the top level, does that make it impossible to reach such a high income at other firms? Would regional/industry heads at other BBs / top boutiques be making similar money, or does GS partnership give you a...
Norrth Korea vs South KOrea
Do you think they will go to war Monday? i say yes also 2012 the world ends? were the corn ppl right?
M&M
Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I make it my duty to continue the strength and robustness of the candy as a species. To this end, I hold M&M duels. Taking two candies between my thumb and forefinger, I apply pressure, squeezing them together until one of them breaks and splinters. That is...
General Electric / Wellstream Deal - Goldman Sachs Industrial coverage
Hi guys, I know the GS industrial coverage group worked on the GE/Wellstream Deal, I am trying to learn more about this deal. (read dealbook/bloomberg), and found a good amount of information. Anybody know what the GS industrial coverage group is like? In terms of why people would want to join the...
IB SA requirements - unique situation
Hi guys, Will 2011 SA stints for BBs (e.g. MS / GS ) require you to graduate in 2012? What If I can graduate in the summer of 2011 or December 2011? Especially GS , because I will have a chance of meeting the recruiting team. The reason why I am asking is because I am pretty set on delaying...
Goldman Launches Recruiting Blitz
Goldman has launched an effort to hire up to 200 people globally for its asset management business . “We are moving back on the offensive,” Marc Spilker told the Financial Times in his first interview since being appointed co-head of the bank’s investment management business in June 2008.
Citi Sues Morgan, Upgrades Goldman
It was a busy week for the government banking entity known as Citi . In one breath, the bank produced a glowing report on rival Goldman Sachs , pointing out the strategic advantage Goldman holds over most of Wall Street in the high- speed frequency trading department:...
Signed offer at BB, contact MD about switiching divisions?
Hello Folks. So after my summer in Ops at a BB , I landed a full time offer in deriv ops as a Traders Assistant I accepted in October, however over the past 2 months I have grown restless.. and I am trying to figure out how to move to a FO Fixed Income group During my internship, I worked extremely...
Interview locations
Hey everyone, I am applying for an internship with Goldman Sachs in its Finance division. This question may seem dumb or as if it should be common sense, but I'm honestly not sure. I live in Chicago, but the Finance division (in the US) is located in New York. If I were to land an interview, would I...
JPM Silver Manipulation Explained
Another classic:
Goldman Sachs Finance Controllers Group vs. Finance Services
I recently interviewed with the Finance Controllers group as well as the Finance department within the Services Division. I received an offer from both departments as a Summer Analyst. I was given 24 hrs to decide between the two divisions. Controllers offered more pay. I'm honestly not really sure...
Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence (Soph-Juniors) URM/SEO
Now that you have the opportunity, nothing's stopping you. Start faxing those resumes. (There are also Nomura and Barcap's scholarships for Japan near this time). Advice on the short GS cover letter: Think Hemingway, cut out the crap, and be very objective. Cheers, Goldman Sachs Scholarship For...
Goldman Sachs - Operations - Singapore
Has anyone heard back for Full Time Offers? Anyone went to a Recruiting Dinner with them (like the Boston Career Forum)?
summer internship chances and advice
School: Target Ivy (think Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth) Year: Sophomore Major: Financial Economics and Philosophy GPA: 3.85 ECs: couple of non-finance related ECs with leadership positions *no US citizenship or green card (I'm on the student F-1 Visa) Looking for an internship this summer. 1) What are...
Goldman Names 110 New Partners
Slow news evening, thought I should share. Besides, I never knew you could actually lose you partnership at Goldman. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2010/11/17/goldman-na…
AFL-CIO Attacks Freq Traders
The nation's largest labor union in concert with many Democrats are pushing a tax on high-frequency trading , the type of trading that has contributed big profits to Goldman Sachs among others : http://thehill.com/homenews/house/56789-afl-cio-d… Basically, they're calling for a one-tenth of one...
Goldman Sachs Credit & Equity Research Fellowship for non-finance PhDs and PhD Candidates
AM monkeys, I need your advice on this one. Saw this on Onewire: "The Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research division provides investment recommendations by generating fundamental research and analysis of companies, industries, markets and economies. We help our clients and the firm achieve...
PWC ADVISORY ASSOCIATE INTERVIEW
hey everyone. so i was able to land a second interview, this time with PwC !!! i have a couple questions that i hope someone can answer. the interview consists of 2 45min interviews and a senior session (Q&A panel). the position i applied for is advisory associate in health care. should i be...
GS Quantitative Strategies CPM FT - Elaborate on several questions?
can anyone elaborate on the types of question they might ask in the interview 2011 Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Client portfolio management (CPM) FT analyst i've gone through crack---and vault--- but have really only had S+T interviews up to this point... thanks
The Goldman Sachs Suggested Reading List
Has anyone seen this reading list from Goldman Sachs for its incoming analysts? Pretty comprehensive list. http://www.quantnet.com/goldman-sachs-reading-lis…
Why GS?
Interview question: Why Goldman Sachs? How would you guys answer this question? Serious answers only please.. Thanks!
FT Rotational Programs in AM still available?
hi everyone, i was wondering if anyone knew of any asset managment / investment management companies that are still recruiting, particularly firms that offer rotational or development programs? i have interviewed for Northerntrust and some BB firms, but haven't heard from them yet. i want to apply...
Animal Lovers Help me Please
My Rottweiler usually sleeps in the garage so I let him in there a few minutes ago forgetting that I had placed a few mouse traps in there. The dog is still relatively young and has testicles the size of tennis balls. Apparently he was dragging those monsters too close to a trap and it snapped right...
Holy Shiptnitz
http://files.sharenator.com/fascism_sarah_palin_f… :O
GS Equities One Delta Strategies Interview HELP
I'm a junior at a target (HYPMS) studying Math/ CS . I have an interview tomorrow with GS One Delta Strategies in equities. The position is equities strat and is for a winter internship. Was wondering if you guys new what types of questions to expect?? HR said " Please have pen and paper handy as he...
Who visits Zero Hedge?
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
Internships at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild’s put MSc Fi grad off banking
"I used to be a typical business school student. Ambitious and dedicated, I was fascinated by the prestige and aura around investment banking and Wall Street. I felt this was where the elite went, and I wanted to be part of it. Earning a six-digit salary to structure billion-dollar transactions and...
Goldman Sachs and brain teasers
one of my friends said that u r guaranteed to face brian teasers even if u r applying to IBD at GS . who's been through the interview process? any relevant information welcomed.
Goldman tristate interview
hi i was just wondering if anybody has already got an invitation for the interview next week??? am a junior and i applied for operations......they havent told me anything so far~~~
Goldman Tristate Consortium
Does anyone know how the interview process for this is like? I'm interviewing for a position in the Compliance division. Any tips/suggestions? Will the interview mostly be behavioral?
Taibbi Sparks Goldman Firestorm
Is Lloyd Blankfein actually Darth Vader? The scathing article published earlier this week in Rolling Stone makes a compelling case that has the web churning out conspiracy theories right and left. In case you missed it, here is the article:...
Goldman Sachs piece in Vanity Fair
I read Vanity Fair.... for the articles. No seriously, they have great pieces from time to time. I found this latest piece by Bethany McLean "Perception of GS vs. Reality" to be excellent: http://www.vanityfair.com/business/features/2010/… What's everyones take on it? Any GS folks around to...
Goldman Sachs Global Liqudity Products
Can someone give me some color on this role? What does this group do? And how does it fit into the larger GS business? Thanks guys. Global Liquidity Products GLP is the firm's central market maker for funding and liquidity risk. There are two aspects to the business: trading , & product development...
How the fuck did Steve get into Goldman Sachs?!?!?!?
What school did he come from? Does Harvard now have a major in wood cutting? Does Princeton now have a major in modern day how to put shit on a shelf degree??? [quote] Sure, Goldman Sachs is a premier investment bank with a market cap of over $75 billion and employs some of the smartest people on...
Goldman Q2 Results
I know that we won't be getting the details about Goldman's results until tomorrow, but I'm curious as to all of your thoughts about which specific units at Goldman are going to be the leaders in revenue generation for Q2. I know that the money is primarily from the prop guys and the market makers,...
Comments on Goldman Sachs Operational Risk?
I would like to hear any comments about Goldman Sachs Operational Risk. Is it comparable to the JP Morgan IB Risk program? How is compensation like? Exit ops? Where do they mostly recruit? Thanks.
Goldman Launching National Ad Campaign - Jon Stewart Rejoices
DealBook is reporting that Goldman Sachs is launching a "national advertisement campaign aimed at explaining to average citizens what the company does." This is presumably in response to the avalanche of bad PR (and arguably misplaced blame) Goldman has received during the fallout from the financial...
Are you ashamed to come out of a country where people vote for Sarah Palin??
First of all, with the following I don't want to provoke anybody or be an asshole, I am just interested. We all know how Americans are proud to be born and raised or to live in the US. I agree, national pride is great and the US is a great country. As a European, when I was younger, I have always...
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