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Moving From Equity Research to Investment Banking and vice versa
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...
Trump adding another Goldman employee to Cabinet... wise choice or cause for concern?
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...
Goldman Layoffs
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...
Goldman Sachs IMD Super Day
Anyone hear back from Goldman Sachs IMD after super day ? I've yet to receive any notification in regards to the summer
Rebooting Goldman Sachs
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...
GIR Hirevue SA 2017
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
Incoming Analyst - Potential 3rd Year - PE Recruiting
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...
Q&A: GS Special Situations > > Founder of a Private Equity Startup
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...
What Questions were asked in Goldman Sachs HireVue?
Can someone please list what questions were specifically asked in Goldman Sachs HireVue? Thanks so much in advance.
Goldman Sachs : CRMA, CQA team Associate/VP position
Hello All, I have a first round interview for an Associate/VP position at Goldman Sachs, CQA team in their CRMA group. I would really appreciate any advice and experience that you can share for this position. Anyone who has applied for this job? or interviewed earlier?? Thanks !
Goldman's New Policy for Investment Banking Analysts - 3 Reasons Why it Won't Stop the Bleeding to the Buyside
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 banking analysts would work for two years and then...
Los Angeles Financial Sponsors Groups
Hey, New to WSO and am looking to recruit for a SA internship next fall. I go to a target school in the east coast but am originally from LA. I decided that I'll probably stay in the west coast upon graduation. I'm looking to ultimately recruit for PE after my analyst stint, therefore Financial...
Blankfein has Lymphoma
Interesting news. From Yahoo Finance: The CEO and chairman of Goldman Sachs says that he has a form of lymphoma that is "highly curable." Lloyd Blankfein said in a post on the firm's website Tuesday that he underwent a series of tests after not feeling well for several weeks. The executive said that...
Goldman Sachs Puts Worker Linked to Donald Trump on Leave
Read this morning on CNBC. Be careful to not engage in private businesses on the side, especially if it doesn't follow narrative of upper brass.. http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/29/goldman-sachs-puts…
Thoughts on Goldman vs Lending Club
The NY Times had a report last week that Goldman Sachs (GS) is exploring an entrance into the consumer lending market. Comparisons have been made between what Goldman has in mind for consumer lending and the company Lending Club (LC) that went public last year. To understand Lending Club and...
J.P. Morgan: Take the Weekend Off?
http://www.wsj. com/articles/j-p-morgan-chase-tells-investment-bankers-to-take-weekends-off-1453384738 Saw this article in the journal this morning. Thoughts? Is this better / worse than GS policy? How long until all other BBs banks make a move?
GS Analyst dies
Mod Note (Andy): Make sure to read the letter "A Son Never Dies" written by Sarvshreshth's father Sunil Gupta Sarvshreshth Gupta dies at 22. Sarvshreshth was a tech investment banking analyst at GS . They haven't released the cause of death but it appears similar to the BAML London situation. It's...
MBB in Asia vs BB Structuring in London vs Everything else
I'm a senior in a top school in Asia graduating in 2016. I've grinded through school, networked like crazy and completed internships in consulting, VC and Asset Management. I have an MBB offer in Asia (think Singapore/KL/HK) and a BB Equity Structuring offer in London. I need to decide between the...
Goldman Tries Quicker Promotions
We’re really trying to develop people for a longer period of time than two years because, candidly, it takes more than two years to figure out" whether banking is the right career, Solomon said in an interview at the firm’s Manhattan headquarters. “By getting people on the track of becoming an...
Did Anyone Receive Email With Subject: "PLEASE READ: Goldman Sachs Invitation to Apply"?
So I received this email last month from a Goldman campus recruiter, with the subject "PLEASE READ: Goldman Sachs Invitation to Apply", after being referred by one of my friends who interned at GS over the summer. I am currently a junior with some structured finance experience from my internship...
GS HCM vs Accenture MC
I'm a college senior and just received an offer from Accenture MC and GS HCM. I want to work for a couple of years and then go to grad school (business or law). Which is the better option? GS has a great brand, but is that still the case for HCM? Should I keep applying to other firms?
Goldman Dallas office or IBD elsewhere?
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 have an IB office? So far I've only read that...
Goldman FIG Interview
Anyone interviewed with FIG valuations use a DDM (Dividend Discount Model) as opposed to a
GS OPS VS ACCENTURE VS GS RMD?? HELP
I am a recent new grad that just received an offer from GS Operations, GS Realty Management, and Accenture Business Consulting (mainly process and IT consulting). Which is a better option for exit ops into other industries (preferably project management roles) and/or B-School? ** Just to clarify, my...
Barcap front office or GS Ops/Credit Risk
I'm a recent new grad. I've received offers from -Barcap front office (sales) -GS Ops/Credit Risk To be honest, I plan to exit finance in around 3 years for a B-school or another industry (i.e. IT) Given I am looking for the best environment to learn transferable skills + impress future...
Massive interview tomorrow afternoon - advice?
I have a huge interview tomorrow. I really want this job and it's fairly clear they want me too. This would be 5th interview and I spent today being helped by one of the interviewers in my prep. Its a trading role at Goldman. My background is in law, but I've done a ton of compliance work. It's...
2015 Goldman Diversity Leadership Symposium
Did anyone get an invitation to this event after applying to the undergraduate camp? I'm wondering why the event would be for Salt Lake specifically, as opposed to their SF or LA offices. I did hear that their first IBD class will be starting this summer. Any chance this could be linked to their...
Does GS EHRT Data Collection mean possible offer?
I've completed all interviews and HCM told me feedback was positive, now they want me to fill out an EHRT Data Collection form (prior compensation, etc.) for later background check purpose. Does this mean an offer is coming?
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Regulatory Reporting @ GS vs. Treasury @ JP Morgan CIB
Hi All, Just thought I'd get some opinions over a possible career switch I might have in the offing. I am in Reg Reporting role @ GS and have an opportunity to switch to a Treasury role @ JP Morgan 's Corporate and Investment Bank. I was wondering if I can get some opinions as to the merits of the...
S&T firm for small businesses?
what S&T firms are out there for small companies that have lets say $1 to 3 Million in cash they want to invest? i doubt Goldman or JP Morgan will seek clients of this size, but what about a companies like Cowen , Piper Jaffray , or Needham &co? would the small business still execute at market rates...
GS Financing vs. DB IBD
Should I take a financing group at GS (someone can correct me on this, but I'm pretty sure I would have to stay in financing for 2 years before I can move laterally) or IBD at DB (could probably get into one of its top 3 groups). Any inputs on experience/exit opps/prestige?? Thanks so much!
Sterne Agee DCM internship or Goldman Sachs operations?
I'm a junior in college making an extremely important decision for my future. I come from a non-target school, and it was a miracle that I got an interview and then an offer from GS in Salt Lake City. On the contrary, Sterne Agee recruits from my school, and the internship is in Birmingham, AL. I...
Do traders at investment banks still able to make large sums of money or are those days over
Former Goldman trader said all the traders that make a lot of money are at hedge funds now. Is that true
Is it true that the golden days of trading at investment banks are over
I recently watched a video and this guy named Anton Kreil, a former trader at Goldman, said that traders used to be able to millions easily at banks. But he then proceeds to discuss how traders do not do this anymore at banks and that most of their time is spent executing trades for clients. Is this...
Goldman Sachs Super Day
I was wondering if anyone would like to share their experiences with Goldman Sachs ' super day , does not matter what position you interviewed for, just a description of what went down for you. Thanks!
Goldman Sachs IMD Product Controller vs. PwC Management Consulting FT offers
Hi everyone, Looking to get some advice from anyone with experience at either Goldman Finance or PwC Advisory. Currently have 2 offers: -GS IMD Product Controller Analyst in NY -PwC Advisory- Management Consulting in LA I know they are seemingly unrelated positions, but I was wondering what the EXIT...
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Not pwm)
I just received an interview offer for a sophomore summer internship with GSAM and wanted to know the low down on it. How is it looked upon on the street in comparison with other asset managers or investment banks in terms of prestige or competitiveness. Any responses are much appreciated.
Goldman interview or networking
What do they want to hear? How do you differentiate yourself? Everyone says they want to work hard and that they'll give 100% and work 7 days a week. So that is meaningless. What would you say to some VP or MD @ GS if you wanted impress them? I'd prefer it if you emailed or messaged me privately...
GS Associate Salary
Hi all, I'm looking for some info on Goldman's salary range + bonus in Salt Lake City. In particular, it's for a Compliance Associate role. I've checked glassdoor and reached out to some friends but I can't find any decent data. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks so much for your help!
GS GSAM US Institutional Distribution
Finally getting to my first post after a long time of lurking. This forum has helped me a lot throughout the years! I have an interview next week for a Relationship Manager - Analyst/Associate role within GSAM. Anyway, I couldn't find too much specific information on the position and it seems that...
Make a wish foundation gets kid an internship at Goldman
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffett-surprises-teen-cancer-1750… Let's see how many idiots start claiming they have cancer now.
Goldman merging consumer retail and health care investment banking groups
Just saw this on Dealbook...thoughts? Does this mean a smaller group? http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/06/25/goldman-sachs-overhauls-investme… “This change brings together a strong group of talented bankers who can be deployed more widely across a broader client base,” the three heads of...
GS vs Barcap (HC)
I've got offers from both platforms. The GS opportunity is within thier WRA group in SF (across multiple industries but 50% of workflow is HC) and Barcap is within their HC group in NYC . I have 3yrs of HC experience prior to this and have an interest in the field. Both have great cultures and...
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I had an interview at Goldman
This friday I had a phone interview with GS for a position I am highly qualified for (digital strategy analyst). The interview went well because I was very prepared for it and, for the reason of this post, I was only asked two questions about relevant past experience. I was shocked. I expected more....
Goldman IMD (PWM) or KPMG EVS or Boutique Consulting Firm
Applying for SA , Target Sch. After this summer, I need go for fall FT recruiting. Assuming I want to go into consulting (preferably the big ones like MBB ) more than banking (but fine with banking), which one is a better choice? I can possibly also obtain SA from IBDs of Baird and Macquarie . I...
GS Equities S&T San Francisco?
Looked through the forums here, have seen a lot on the IB side of the house, but can anybody here offer any insight about GS Equities in SF? More specifically Institutional Sales? Would be interested to hear the client types, hours (assume extremely early starts), and general feel of the office.
Goldman HR
Hey guys, international student here who recently received an offer for GS SA in US about a month ago. Has anyone received any information regarding the next step of the process? Also, does HR take a while to get back to you? I sent an email asking them to fill out a Visa form, but they have yet to...
Goldman Summer IBD -Chicago?
Just wondering if anyone has heard back from Goldman (Chicago in particular) IBD summer internships? Have they given final round interviews yet?
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