Goldman Sachs Business Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Goldman Sachs
Technology Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral
So, the interview started with this online HackerRank test that was all about math and coding. It had problems on quantitative reasoning like probability and logic, and also coding challenges where you had to write good, efficient code, thinking about time and space complexity. After doing well on that, I got to do a HireVue interview. It was a recorded interview with behavioral and motivational questions. They asked about working in teams, times I solved problems, why I'm interested in finance tech, and if I fit with Goldman Sachs' values. It was pretty structured and technical, really testing analytical skills and how I communicate.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If xᵀAx = xᵀBx for all vectors x in ℝⁿ, where A and B are n × n square matrices and x = (x₁, x₂, …, xₙ)ᵀ, what condition must hold for A to be equal to B?
Goldman Sachs
Technology Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding System Design Behavioral
The interview process was quite smooth. It started with an online assessment, followed by a Hirevue interview, and then a Superday. The Superday included two technical rounds, one with an easy/medium LeetCode problem and another with a hard one, plus a system design question. I received a phone call with the outcome exactly two weeks after this.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- What are some situational questions you've encountered?
- Technical questions were asked, including problems ranging from easy/medium to hard LeetCode difficulty.
Goldman Sachs
Technology Analyst
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
I'm currently in the Hirevue stage, having already passed the CV screening and an online assessment. The online assessment had medium LeetCode-style questions that took some time to solve, after which I was invited to complete a Hirevue. The application process isn't finished yet.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you tell me your motivation for applying to Goldman Sachs?
- Please provide an overview of your resume.
Goldman Sachs Business Analyst Interview Questions
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“If xᵀAx = xᵀBx for all vectors x in ℝⁿ, where A and B are n × n square matrices and x = (x₁, x₂, …, xₙ)ᵀ, what condition must hold for A to be equal to B?”
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