A great place to work if you are very ambitious, with the talent to go with it. - Anonymous employee Goldman Sachs Employee Review

4.0
Mar 16, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you are very driven, and looking to forge your own path, then you will have the opportunity to do so. There is generally very little bureaucracy, and technology is usually an aid rather than a hindrance. Colleagues are generally very bright, and very willing to help newcomers. Vacation time is quite generous, and compensation is quite clear.

Cons

Management are generally tremendously competitive, and so reorganizations are frequent as partners change / gain responsibilities. Work days can be quite long, and lunch at your desk in the norm.

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5.0
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Pros

Interesting work and opportunities to grow

Cons

Demanding and possible late nights, similar to other demanding industries

3.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

The firm encourages and supports to change teams, which is helpful in expanding experience or moving away if you aren't happy with your team

Cons

The promotion has become very opaque lately. They hardly give out promotions, but make you slog and overwork the whole year in the name of it. Basically, you have worked 200% and made to look like a fool by the end of the year.

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