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GS FIP
Anybody know what this is? How it relates to the analyst / associate roles?
Goldman's Facebook Play
Am I the only one who thinks Goldman has pulled a fast one here? They have found a way to ride the new "irrational exuberance" going on with tech companies. There is a ton of cash out there that people need to deploy and they realized that facebook is a sexy way place that will attract a ton of...
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management Interview
I am scheduled to have a 2nd phone interview with Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management. Does anyone have any tips on what to expect? It is for a Financial Investment Professional position? What questions can I expect to be asked? Thanks all.
Undergrad Dilemma
Just looking for a little advice here: I'm having a lot of indecision about my college plans for the next 2-3 years. Right now I'm a sophomore at UCA (a semi-target at best), and I'm killing it academically(3.9)8 and have a PWM internship that looks good on the resume. But even with that, i feel...
Choice: Financing Group VS Classic IBD
Hey guys, GS /MS/ CS Debt Origination within Financing or a Nomura/ RBC IBD M&A /Lev Fin role? What do you think? Specifically if I am looking at exit opps in the realm of HF not PE . Also, after spending some time in the Financing group, do you think it would be possible to switch to IBD at the...
Goldman Sachs Summer First Round Interview
Hi, I could really use some help with this. I am going to have a first round phone interview for one of the Credit Strategies desks at Goldman. In the job description it says they are looking for a Desk Strategist to join the Strategies team in the Securities Division. I am interviewing with a VP...
Goldman on the Irish Bailout...European Contagion
The Irish bailout being unveiled this week will determine the performance of both the Euro and the global equity markets. Irish and Portuguese bond spreads had been widening over the past four weeks, since Ireland again became the focus of bearish investors. Sources claim that the current bailout...
Goldman vs. other bank
Assuming someone had the possibility to work at an excellent trading desk at an okay bank ( BB but not top anymore) or to work at an okay, just about FO -desk (Securities Lending) at Goldmans, which to choose?
choose between GS, McK and Deutsche offers
Hi, all Sincerely appreciate any advice on the following... I am in a very fortunate dilemma (1) Goldman Sachs - Associate, IBD (2) Deutsche - AVP, Private Equity (3) McKinsey - Associate, Private Equity Practice which one to pick or turn down? Thanks in advance!
Why GS?
Interview question: Why Goldman Sachs? How would you guys answer this question? Serious answers only please.. Thanks!
EPIC -- ONE WORD AND ONE WORD ONLY -- DESCRIBE GOLDMAN SACHS
This is for fun, and I think it will be interesting to see people's perceptions across the board. Let's see if we can keep to the "one word" concept and keep this efficient. No need to write stuff out and spoil it, if you hate the concept move on or blast me in a PM. Whether you love or hate...
Funny Goldman Salesman Video
I know I am a noob for asking this, but does anyone have a link for the Goldman salesman video? I know its really popular but for some reason I can't find it...
Goldman GS Securities S&T 2011 Full-time??
Is GS hiring full-times this year for Securities division (S&T)? Or are they taking only from their intern class? Usually recruit at my school (did last year) but this year no Securities divisions postings.
Question on Bulge Brackets
I am sure there are old posts on this, but can someone please tell me if they would go work for Goldman right now; I have this offer and with 2 lesser banks but still bulge bracket .
Wall Street Prep offered free at my school, need some advice
Wall Street Prep is offered free at my school (school's paying) for top finance students in our school (top 50, non target for big firms) "Technical Finance Interview Prep Seminar" Descriptions say it's an intensive 1 day (9 hrs to be exact) seminar led by investment bankers... my questions are......
Rising Junior from Non-Target
http://www.razume.com/documents/16415 I'm primarily interested in S&T and/or Investment Management (not Wealth Management) at a BB . Thank you for reviewing~!
Offer from Mckinsey vs banking offer
Help! I am in a serious dilemma of choosing between the following: McKinsey offer (General Junior associate) and a local bank offer in structured products sales/structuring. My goal is to get into top business school in US H/W/S and then IB & S&T associate at Goldman. I know what McKinsey is golden...
Clinton fiance bought 4 mil apartment
He must have been an MD at goldman , right? he is working right now for a hedge fund... http://www.mahalo.com/marc-mezvinsky
Goldman PIPG group
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iBanking internship help for newly transfered student.
I recently transferred up to a top school. Only thin is that i'm coming in as a second semester sophomore, so my graduation date is fall 2012. My question is can I apply to sophomore programs such as Goldman's diversity program, and the UBS conference? And on my resume should I put down expected...
AIG Bonus Just a Distraction?
Pay no attention to the man behind the green curtain...
American University vs. George Washington University
Which one is better in terms of rep on wall street. I know Gary Cohn (COO of Goldman) and a few JP Morgan , Goldman & Barcap IB guys went to AU. But I don't know about GWU. So whats the consensus ? Which is better for IB (I know they are both non- targets)
Goldman Real Estate vs. Sponsors
Can anyone provide details on these two groups at Goldman? I'm specifically interested in PE / HF placement, group size, group reputation, and group culture/lifestyle. Also, I know that these two groups aren't as reputable as TMT / FIG , but are they still pretty strong?
Ninety-Three Page Bullish Outlook Report on S&P500 - Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sach's recently issued a 93-page bullish outlook for the industry, with overweight ratings on technology, energy, and basic material stocks. Especially after the beating energy shares have taken over the past five weeks, the time may be right to buy. This link was provided by ZeroHedge. The...
insight needed - ubs vs. goldman job offer
Got an offer from GS and UBS , both in Operations at levels equivalent to an associate. Any idea what the bonuses are at each place? Percentage or dollar figures, please advise...thanks!
3 part question, my bad
what do you think are my chances at landing an assetmanagement job/ ibanking analyst @ a MM or even BB firm? just giving a brief outline of my experience: i have owrked at an independent investment counsel (pwm essentially), Merrill lynch pwm , and will most likely intern in corporate cash...
GS Prinicpal Strategies
Is there a Goldman macro prop desk that trades rates / currencies / etc.? Is that a particular desk within Principal Strategies? Also is GS Principal Strategies different from GS Investment Partners? What is the difference? Thanks!
Goldman vs Moelis
I don't have offers nor am I in the process of interviewing with either firm, just an analyst wondering what you guys think. I don't post often on this site but I keep hearing about the "prestige" of Moelis and wanted to know what you guys think. -iluvseamless
TPG gets contrarian on distressed
So in the private equity world everyone is bolstering up their distressed investing units EXCEPT TPG. TPG Capital decided to reduce the size of its $6 billion distressed fund targeting financial institutions by 25%. TPG told investors it was scaling back its distressed financial fund because it was...
Goldman never loses
I'm not sure how many people trade in here, but those who do will sure know how hard is not to have a losing day every now and then. Well, that's no problem for Goldman, who in the first trimester of this year didn't have a single losing day in their intraday trading . This would be statistically...
Death of Capital - MUST READ!
This is an extremely well written op-ed piece (intro by John Mauldin, body by Michael Lewitt). An extract from the body which in economic terms really cuts down to the fundementals and is something I think is EXTREMLEY relevant to the superficial ideology that floats around this board. [quote] The...
NY IBD - What are my chances?
Hi all, first time poster I'm at a semi-target US school looking to break through to IBD . So far, no luck. My GPA is 4.0 and I have had some interviews at MM firms like EC,L,GH and R. The BBs and Cdn B5 (RBC, BMO , etc.) have not been easy although i have networked a lot. My previous exp is as a SA...
Lloyd Blankfein Interview On BBG TV right now
Lloyd Blankfein interview with Charlie Rose on For the Record right now. hes doing a decent job, but it strikes me as pretty amazing that this dude is in charge. between the congressional hearings and this interview he seems a bit bumbling, but clearly being polished is just one aspect of getting...
Goldman criminal charges
What do you think about goldman's recent charges? they were at 155 and now its in the 140s. How low can GS go? what possible consequences do you guys think will happen to this giant and whether or not its a good idea to buy now.
GS or AlgoTrading at BarCap?
Hi all. I am an IT guy and got offers from two places: - Goldman (general IT role in FO ) - BarCap (algorithmic trading ) At this stage, should one go for the name ( GS ) or the role? Many thanks
Goldman Sachs - The Big Question re: SEC
So Goldman is pushing the market-maker angle and it is coming off pretty convincingly. The question is: do you guys think this was truly the case or simply spin?
Leaked Goldman Abacus presentation
If anyone is interested, here is the link to the leaked presentation on the Goldman Sachs Abacus deal that has been getting so much attention lately. http://www.scribd.com/doc/30054003/Abacus-2007-AC…
Baller trading groups at GS/MS
What are the likely most baller trading groups right now at Goldman and Morgan - in both equities and fixed income (but particularly in equities)? Baller meaning 1) most sought after skill-set to start fund/etc, 2) best opportunity to start a fund, 3) best exit opportunities into buy-side, or 4)...
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...
SEC Bends Goldman's Ass Over A Barrel
still a developing story, but check the link. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-16/finan… i dont have my ear that close to the daily grind of the street anymore. whats the word buzzing around trading floors and banking cubicles on this??
GS Technology Vs. Deloitte BTA
I'm graduating with major in engineering this summer and currently have two offers in my hands - GS Technology Analyst and Deloitte BTA. Both are NY offices. I thought GS would be a great name to put on the Resume but I would have to code for at least 1.5-2yrs. It is not a support team but the team...
Walt Disney Corporate Strategy Group
Hey Guys, Can anybody tell me a little bit more about the Corporate Strategy group at The Walt Disney Company ? I am looking at the Analyst and Sr. Analyst positions and was curious if anyone could tell me a little bit more about the job description, pay scale, hours and then exit opportunities for...
Goldman 4Q Loss Over $2 Billion?
The jungle drums have started beating over the past week or so, and everyone seems to be trying to pinpoint Goldman's 4th quarter loss before it is announced. The Wall Street Urinal suggested a $2 billion loss, or about $5 per share. Earlier, Credit Suisse thought they were padding enough by raising...
GS Prop Interview yet no rotational
So basically had a final round for GS securities SA almost 4 weeks ago now for LND. 2 weeks after the final round, I get a call that they want me to interview with one of GS prop desks (and this would be on top of the regular rotational program), that was about a week ago. However, I still haven't...
Goldman Sachs Analyst Interview Timeline
Had my initial phone interview for Goldman Operations Analyst in Salt Lake City on Thursday. My interviewer said great after all of my questions, we shared a handful of laughs, and at the end she said it was a pleasure speaking with me. I then asked when I should hear back if I was selected and she...
Goldman reputation
Hi everyone, Goldman recently cited bad publicity in its report as a possible financial risk. Do you think working as a SA and FT is risky business these days, or is it still a huge opportunity? Thanks!
No Bonus for Goldman Executives
Just read this on WSJ. Top Goldman Sachs Executives Will Not Receive Bonuses for 2008 By SUSANNE CRAIGArticle The seven top executives at Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will not receive bonuses for 2008, according to a Goldman spokesman. The executives, including firm Chief Executive...
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 PWM vs UBS IBD
Goldman PWM vs UBS IBD Which one has better exit opps for HF and PE? I feel like Goldman has the brand name, but at least at UBS I would go through the training program.
UBS PWM vs. Goldman Operations
I am currently trying to decide between two internship offers for this summer: UBS PWM and Goldman Operations. I am not certain what my long-term goals are so I am more concerned with which internship will give me more useful experience in the finance industry. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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