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Goldman Sachs Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 14 Apr 2024

Goldman Sachs Data Analyst Interview Experiences for Experienced

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL and powerbi questions

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is nice to do work

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It helps in understanding the 5

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It helps a lot in company

Round 4 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. How to do job in company?
  • Q2. What I should do?
  • Q3. How to do work?
  • Q4. What should I do
  • Q5. What is the goal?
  • Ans. 

    The goal of a Data Analyst is to analyze data to extract valuable insights and make data-driven decisions.

    • Identify trends and patterns in data

    • Create visualizations to communicate findings

    • Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Excel function
  • Q2. Scenario based questions
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

More questions about my experience & reason to join.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview toughness level was average.
Friendly behavior
Prepare more on scenario based questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your skills ?
  • Q2. How was your previous experience if done any projects?
  • Q3. One case study related question?
  • Q4. Why you want to join the company?
  • Q5. Your future goals and are you ready to learn and gain more skills ?
Round 3 - Assignment 

Technical questions related to Python and SQL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL questions from beginner to advanced
  • Q2. Duplicates removal
  • Q3. Aggregate functions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Implement lag() and lead() without using lag() or lead()
  • Ans. 

    Implement lag() and lead() functions without using lag() or lead()

    • To implement lag(), shift the values in the array by one position to the right

    • To implement lead(), shift the values in the array by one position to the left

    • For example, to implement lag() on [1, 2, 3, 4], you can shift the values to get [null, 1, 2, 3]

    • For lead(), you can shift the values to get [2, 3, 4, null]

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  • Q2. How will you go about optimising a query?
  • Ans. 

    Optimising a query involves identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency.

    • Identify slow-performing queries using tools like query execution plans.

    • Optimize database indexes to speed up query performance.

    • Limit the number of columns and rows returned in the query.

    • Avoid using SELECT * and instead specify only the necessary columns.

    • Use appropriate data types and avoid unnecessary data conversions.

    • Consider denormalizing d...

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  • Q3. If the 3rd position in a string contains 'b' replace it with 'v'
  • Ans. 

    Replace 'b' with 'v' in the 3rd position of each string in an array

    • Iterate through each string in the array

    • Check if the 3rd position contains 'b'

    • If yes, replace 'b' with 'v'

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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between mutual and hedge funds
  • Ans. 

    Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio, while hedge funds are more exclusive and use more aggressive strategies.

    • Mutual funds are open to all investors, while hedge funds are typically only available to accredited investors.

    • Mutual funds are regulated by the SEC, while hedge funds have more flexibility in their investment strategies.

    • Mutual funds are more diversified and have ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just know whatever is written in you resume and be prepared with all the basic financial knowledge

I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself from the day u were born till today (Stopped mid way when I mentioned the finance course)
  • Q2. What is a Brownian motion? Properties of Brownian motion?
  • Ans. 

    Brownian motion is the random motion of particles in a fluid due to collisions with other particles.

    • Brownian motion was first observed by Robert Brown in 1827.

    • It is named after the botanist Robert Brown.

    • The motion is caused by the random movement of fluid molecules.

    • Brownian motion is a continuous-time stochastic process.

    • It is often used to model various phenomena in physics, finance, and biology.

    • Properties of Brownian ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is a Martingale? What are Markov Processes? Is Martingale a Markov Process? Are Markov Processes Martingales?
  • Ans. 

    A Martingale is a mathematical concept used in probability theory and statistics. Markov Processes are stochastic processes that satisfy the Markov property.

    • A Martingale is a sequence of random variables where the expected value of the next variable, given the current and past variables, is equal to the current variable.

    • Markov Processes are stochastic processes where the future state depends only on the current state a...

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  • Q4. Then the HR guy asked me One trait of mine that I’m not proud of?
  • Q5. Then there was a puzzle m2 = n2 + 32294 ( It was also asked in last year’s interview)
  • Q6. Then there was another HR question, In a group would it be better for me to assume a leadership position or simply be a part of it? Why?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The Maths section had questions on basic probability and statistics. Also the Maths section had a higher weight age than the other sections (Questions carrying 3 marks each while other sections had 1 or 2 marks for each question. They were here, offering a quant profile so that justifies the distribution.) The DI/Quant (2 marks each) and English (1 Mark Each) section were similar to CAT. The finance section had questions on Basic Accounting. Anyone who did well in the Maths section could find his name in the shortlist.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Possible Lapses: I
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic mathematical questionsand Related to share market news.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic question such as tell me something about your self.why you want to join Our company.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions and basic of accounting and ratio related questions were asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident question merrily asked on what you have written on your resume be sure about what skill you have written on your resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly Manager ask from the CV Overall Experience in CDM right from STUDY START UP TO CLOSE OUT ACTIVITIES, EDC TOOLS WORKED ON
  • Q2. Explain phases in CDM
  • Ans. 

    CDM stands for Common Data Model. It has three phases: Conceptualization, Design, and Maintenance.

    • Conceptualization phase involves understanding the data requirements and defining the scope of the project.

    • Design phase includes creating the data model, schema, and data flow diagrams.

    • Maintenance phase focuses on data quality, data integration, and ongoing updates to the data model.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just present urself infront of the interviewer in confident manner & answer questions in smart way

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Data Analyst interview for experienced candidates?
Goldman Sachs interview process for experienced candidates usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process for experienced candidates are One-on-one Round.

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