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Goldman Sachs Vice President Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 May 2024

Goldman Sachs Vice President Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Leet code easy-medium 2 questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Leet code medium 2 questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Notification System
  • Ans. 

    Designing a notification system for efficient communication and updates.

    • Identify the target audience for the notifications (employees, customers, etc.)

    • Determine the types of notifications needed (urgent alerts, general updates, reminders, etc.)

    • Choose the appropriate communication channels (email, SMS, app notifications, etc.)

    • Implement a user-friendly interface for managing notification preferences

    • Include options for cu

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on DSA & System Design

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strategy oriented questions

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. I had gone through 5 rounds. First was Coding round two java programs I have to code. One was simpel which took some 10 mins second was bit length but not tough.
  • Q2. Second,third and fourth were pure technical rounds. I had worked on Kafka so questions were on it. Some DB questions were also there. Second round was the one i feel I didnt performed well. It was on Rest ...
  • Q3. Then last was a hiring manager discussion which was decent.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What you put on your CV make sure you know it well and no point of making false answers. If you dont know the answer say I dont know. I was good on Kafka,Spring,Java so was able to answer that. AWS,Elastic,Mongo I didnt knew so I said I dont know , But what i worked in these tech I told that.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Binary search, Trie, System design of facebook friend suggestions, arrays based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DS algo is main thing they consider. if you clear all 4 tech rounds, then your offer almost final.

Goldman Sachs interview questions for designations

 Associate Vice President

 (2)

 Vice President Operations

 (1)

 Vice President Engineering

 (6)

 Vice President Finance

 (1)

 Vice President Project

 (1)

 Vice President Sales & Marketing

 (2)

 Analyst

 (75)

 Associate

 (22)

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Explain about previous experience? Talk about in detail some of the projects that you have worked in the past? Give examples of a situation ? Explain in detail the about some of the mentions from the Resum...

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More questions related to open position
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. With different stakeholders
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Different stakeholders
  • Ans. 

    Different stakeholders in a VP role involve various groups with interests in the organization.

    • Stakeholders can include employees, customers, investors, government agencies, and the community.

    • Understanding and balancing the needs and expectations of each stakeholder group is crucial for success.

    • Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders are key responsibilities of a VP.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR questions related to open position
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Case Study 

Credit analysis on the business

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with hiring manager. Generic questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why job break etc and salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - answer truthfully in all interviews...if you dont know, say you are not aware

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Test Project was already ready for me with unit tests failure. I have to figure out the fix so all tests will be green.
  • Ans. Either test logic or input data was wrong.
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked project details, how microservices work? How one microservice calls another microservice and pass on data. More questions on strategy and planning, designing and architecture.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round .. questions about team handling. Resource management. Dev ops style of working.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Another Managerial round.. asked more on team handling in past. How did I solved issues in team members
Round 5 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    I expect a competitive salary that reflects my experience, skills, and the responsibilities of the Vice President role.

    • I am looking for a salary that is commensurate with the market rate for Vice President positions.

    • I have extensive experience and a proven track record in leadership and strategic decision-making, which should be reflected in my compensation.

    • I am open to discussing the salary range for this position bas...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for managing a team and overseeing operations in my previous job.

    • Managed a team of 20 employees

    • Oversaw day-to-day operations and ensured smooth workflow

    • Implemented new strategies to improve efficiency

    • Collaborated with other departments to achieve company goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a change to further develop my skills and contribute to a new organization.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities

    • Desire for professional growth and advancement

    • Willingness to bring fresh perspectives and ideas

    • Looking for a better work-life balance

    • Wanting to work in a more collaborative environment

    • Seeking a company with a stronger focus on innovation

    • Desire to make a greater impact in a different indust

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced professional with a strong background in leadership and strategic planning.

    • Over 10 years of experience in management roles

    • Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals

    • Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in significant financial growth

    • Developed and executed strategic plans to drive business expansion

    • Proven track record of delivering results and exceeding targets

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One more managerial round.. same team handling questions. Bit introduction of self. Name of all interviewers just to check if I remember all or not

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Intial rounds u should be technically sound.
For managerial u should be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly business and experience related questions
  • Q2. Some scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn everything that is there in the JD.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself? Or talk about your latest roles?
  • Ans. 

    I am a seasoned professional with experience in leadership roles in various industries.

    • Served as the Vice President of Operations at XYZ Company for the past 5 years

    • Led a team of 100+ employees and successfully implemented cost-saving measures

    • Prior experience includes roles in finance and marketing departments

    • Strong track record of driving growth and profitability in challenging environments

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Behavioral interview questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A lot of questions are aptitude and competency-based. Technical-oriented roles will certainly have a technical round. Practice behavioral interviewing, focus on presentation and communication.

Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs Vice President interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Goldman Sachs Vice President interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Goldman Sachs. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Goldman Sachs expect are Investment Banking, Risk Management, Investment Management, HTML and Analytical Chemistry.
What are the top questions asked in Goldman Sachs Vice President interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Goldman Sachs Vice President interview -

  1. Design Notification Sys...read more
  2. Second,third and fourth were pure technical rounds. I had worked on Kafka so qu...read more
  3. I had gone through 5 rounds. First was Coding round two java programs I have to...read more

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