Senior analysts applicants have rated the interview process at Goldman Sachs with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior analysts roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Goldman Sachs overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Goldman Sachs as a Senior analysts according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Phone interview: 18%
Background check: 15%
Skills test: 13%
Group panel interview: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 5%
Other: 3%
Presentation: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Hyderābād)
Interview
Very tough, highly finance-centric, requires deep knowledge of finance. Main topics are derivatives and hedges. Expect in-depth questions, so be confident and well-prepared. Focus on key concepts and applications of financial management and financial reporting
I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT)
Interview
The Goldman Sachs interview process is structured and rigorous, designed to assess both technical competence and cultural fit. It typically begins with an initial screening or HireVue interview, followed by multiple interview rounds that combine behavioral, technical, and situational questions. Candidates are evaluated on problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, communication skills, and alignment with the firm’s values. The process often concludes with a final-round or “superday” interview, where candidates meet with several team members across functions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation where you had to get creative/innovative to complete a project/assignment.
Keep financial instruments topics on your fingertips. Try brushing through concepts on Bloomberg and Investopedia.
Also, understand the different products and services that Goldman offers. Especially, you need to understand what the division you're working for caters to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Simple if you already have experience in finance, but they asked how options work.
I interviewed at Goldman Sachs (Salt Lake City, UT)
Interview
Good level of detail and thoughtful questions. The team was very responsive and we were able to come to agreement on many things when it came to compensation, roles and responsibilities, etc.