Goldman Sachs Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
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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
Investment Banking Analyst
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Went through a HireVue screening, which included behavioral questions about the firm, my past experiences, and some very basic technical questions. After that, I had a Superday, which consisted of multiple interviews with people at different levels within the latam division.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in working for Goldman Sachs?
- Tell me about your experiences at the firm.
- Tell me about your past experiences.
Goldman Sachs
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a HireVue interview that asked 8 questions. I can't recall all of them, but they covered things like walking through my resume, times I wasn't leading, recent news, why I'm interested in different areas like Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Wealth Management, and a work achievement I'm proud of.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What's a work achievement you're really proud of, and how does it relate to your experience?
- Can you share a time when you weren't in a leadership position and describe your experience?
- What recent Investment Banking news caught your eye, and what made it interesting?
Goldman Sachs
Investment Banking Associate
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Networking and coffee chats are important. The interviews involve associates, VPs, or directors. The technical questions are not that hard, and there are also many typical behavioral questions. Each round takes about 30 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle ethical dilemmas?
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker / M&A Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Goldman Sachs interview reports.
“If depreciation increases by R$ 10, what happens to the company's financial result? (assuming a 20% tax rate)”
Read reports →“What is the angle between the hour and minute hands on a clock at 9:45?”
Read reports →“If you were to sell a car you own, how would you determine its selling price?”
Read reports →“Can you do a quick mental math calculation: what is 18 multiplied by 19?”
Read reports →“What are the top three themes you see influencing UK markets in the next year?”
Read report →“Would you prefer to receive $100 immediately or $10 weekly for 10 weeks?”
Read report →“Can you explain how you would go about valuing a company that has a significant amount of debt?”
Read report →“Explain the reasons for choosing to raise capital through equity versus debt, and what factors would distinguish these choices?”
Read report →“Imagine a dad with two kids wants to open an account with several million dollars; how would you help him?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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