Goldman Sachs Investment Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Goldman Sachs.
Goldman Sachs
Credit Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
First, they screened my CV. Then, there was a HireVue with typical questions like 'Why Goldman' and 'Pitch a Stock'. After that, a call, and the final round was a 1-hour interview. It took them 5 weeks to get back to me after the Super Day.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you explain the difference between coverage ratio and leverage ratio, and what it means if one is a red flag while the other is positive?
- What are CDS?
- What are the capital requirements under Basel?
Goldman Sachs
Asset Management
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was straightforward to get through. They asked a mix of situational and competency-based questions. They also asked the typical questions like why you're interested in this role and your thoughts on current market trends that could impact investment decisions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What actions would you take if a client sent you documents via your personal email address?
- Would you escalate this situation to your manager?
- Would you directly address the client about this issue?
Goldman Sachs
Credit Analyst
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The hiring manager for the credit team in NY wasn't really familiar with hiring for Dallas. The Dallas team was excited to add someone with my experience, coming from a Sr. Associate role. After 5 interviews, GS completely ghosted me without any results. The main interviewer seemed disappointed I wasn't Latino, which he apparently assumed I was. This was the last interview and the deciding factor. 4 out of 5 interviews went well, but the last one didn't for personal reasons, which says a lot about the company culture. The offered salary range was $90-$100k, which is too low for Dallas, especially since I was already making $90k.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- They asked if I could calculate the unfunded Capital.
- I asked them if they used any ratios in underwriting investments.
Goldman Sachs Investment Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Goldman Sachs interview reports.
“Can you explain how a change in depreciation affects the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“Given the valuation of one building, how would you determine the price of an adjacent building, and what factors would influence your decision?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between coverage ratio and leverage ratio, and what it means if one is a red flag while the other is positive?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if a team member was not contributing?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a macroeconomic event that you find interesting?”
Read report →“What actions would you take if a client sent you documents via your personal email address?”
Read report →“What would you do if a team member felt their contributions were overlooked?”
Read report →“Can you discuss a recent news event and share your perspective on it?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on company valuations and PE multiples (technical)?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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