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Updated 31 Jan 2025

Top Goldman Sachs Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Ninja and the Game of Words In this game, Ninja is provided with a string STR that might contain spaces, and a list or array WORDS consisting of N word strings. Ninja's ...read more
    asked in Analyst interview
  • Q2. Replace Node With Depth Problem Statement For a given Binary Tree of integers, replace each of its data with the depth of the tree. The root is at depth 0, hence the roo ...read more
    asked in Software Developer Intern interview
  • Q3. Word Search Problem Statement Given a two-dimensional grid of size N x M consisting of upper case characters and a string 'WORD', determine how many times the 'WORD' app ...read more
    asked in Software Analyst interview
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Goldman Sachs Interview Experiences

Popular Designations

376 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your strength?
  • Ans. 

    My strength lies in my attention to detail and analytical skills.

    • Strong attention to detail allows me to catch errors and discrepancies in compliance documents

    • Analytical skills help me to interpret complex regulations and identify potential risks

    • Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the most recent project that you worked on?
  • Ans. 

    I recently worked on a project to update and streamline our company's compliance policies and procedures.

    • Reviewed current compliance policies and procedures

    • Identified areas for improvement and updates

    • Collaborated with various departments to implement changes

    • Conducted training sessions for employees on new policies

  • Answered by AI

Compliance Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 8. What is Compliance and what does a compliance auditor do?
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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude having questions from different topics

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on project
  • Q2. A question on stack which was hard
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on my resume
  • Q2. Hr related questions

Summer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There are 8 bottles of milk out of which one bottle is poisoned. What will be the minimum number of persons required to find the poisoned bottle if the person dies within 24 hours of drinking the poison. You have only 24 hours.
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why work at Goldman sacks?
  • Ans. 

    Goldman Sachs offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and development in the finance industry.

    • Global reputation as a top investment bank

    • Access to high-profile clients and deals

    • Extensive training and mentorship programs

    • Opportunities for career advancement and mobility

    • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, and C++

    • Completed internships at tech companies such as Google and Microsoft

  • Answered by AI

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hedge funds for funds accounting
  • Ans. 

    Hedge funds use fund accounting to track investments, manage risks, and report performance.

    • Hedge funds use fund accounting to accurately track the value of their investments.

    • Fund accounting helps hedge funds manage risks by providing detailed information on asset allocation.

    • Reporting performance to investors is a key aspect of fund accounting for hedge funds.

    • Examples: calculating NAV, reconciling trades, preparing fina

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Private equity fund

Fund Accounting Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the different fee applied to mutual funds?
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

70 minutes test with 60mcqs based on mostly aptitude

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The topic was AI in education 30 minutes round

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Gfg puzzles the ball question identify the odd ball
  • Q2. Probablity questions also finance related questions on equity loans mortgages etc

Top Goldman Sachs Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Ninja And The Game Of Words Ninja and his friend playing a game in which his friend gave him a string ‘STR’ that can contain spaces and a List/Array ‘WORDS’ which is of type string containing ‘N’ strings of words. Ninja’s task is to count t... read more
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Q1. N-th Fibonacci NumberYou are given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 +7. Fibonacci number is calculated u... read more
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Get interview-ready with Top Goldman Sachs Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

They assigned a task to develop a solution using the Python programming language and to share a program for which I need to identify the errors in the code.

Reconciliation Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is derrivatives? What isTLC? What is hedge funds?
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Jobs at Goldman Sachs

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Financial Analysis and Investment Banking

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself in around 2 minutes
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated financial analyst with a strong background in financial planning and analysis.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance from XYZ University

    • I have 3 years of experience working as a financial analyst at ABC Company

    • I am proficient in financial modeling and data analysis using Excel and other financial software

    • I have a strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you work with us?
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to your company's reputation for innovation and commitment to excellence in the financial industry.

    • I admire the company's track record of success and growth.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.

    • I believe in the company's values and vision for the future.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare nice.

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It's a basic screening call questions about self introduction
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About self intro, about projects I did, & basic questions on certifications
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About job description, self intro, challenges i faced doing the projects and how i overcome it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare on job description topics, and resume
financial related topics
behavioural questions

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Mar 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were based on my resume and JD
  • Q2. Resume and JD based
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on resume and JD
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based question
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on resume

Top Goldman Sachs Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are immutable classes? Write an immutable class.
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

CoderPad test similiar to rhackerRank. 2 question asked. Largest tree and first non repeating char in string

Top Goldman Sachs Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are immutable classes? Write an immutable class.
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Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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Goldman Sachs Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Goldman Sachs interview?
Goldman Sachs interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Goldman Sachs interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Goldman Sachs 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, HTML, Investment Management, Risk Management and Software Asset Management.
What are the top questions asked in Goldman Sachs interview?

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

  1. Good old standard problem: Playing number game with your friend to select any o...read more
  2. Given a tank with liquid, and there are flows in and out, inflow is U and outfl...read more
  3. Given 10 balls which weigh the same, except for one, and a beam balance, what i...read more
How long is the Goldman Sachs interview process?

The duration of Goldman Sachs interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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