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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

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376 interviews found

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your weakness ?
  • Ans. 

    My weakness is that I tend to be overly critical of my own work, which can sometimes lead to perfectionism.

    • I have a tendency to spend too much time on tasks to ensure they are perfect

    • I can be overly self-critical and struggle to delegate tasks to others

    • I am working on finding a balance between striving for excellence and accepting imperfection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your strength ?
  • Ans. 

    My strength lies in my attention to detail and ability to analyze data accurately.

    • Strong attention to detail in analyzing financial data

    • Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve them efficiently

    • Experience in reconciling accounts and ensuring accuracy

    • Proficient in using accounting software to track and manage financial information

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why we should hire tou ?
  • Ans. 

    You should hire me because of my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.

    • I have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations in my previous roles.

    • I possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, which are essential for effective client interactions.

    • I am highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all financial trans...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your salary expectations ?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectations are in line with industry standards and commensurate with my experience and qualifications.

    • Research industry standards for Junior Accounts Executives in the local area

    • Consider my experience and qualifications when determining salary expectations

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the overall compensation package offered

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just do your best and be confident

Junior Accounts Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Do you know GST TDS and ITC return filing, tax audit, EPR import and export work?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

10 questions from Aptitude , Mathematics and CS Fundamentals subjects like DBMS,DSA,OS
2 coding question , both were Leetcode medium.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I had 3 rounds in interview, first round was technical in which they asked about my resume, projects and coding ques related to linked list
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

General puzzle questions

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My resume, projects, skills, hobbies, strengths, situations and future plans

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should know DSA in any preferred language like C++, Java or Python.
Good grasp of DSA, DBMS, Networking, SQL and core CS fundamentals.
Maths and Puzzle are also important.
Don't fake your resume, they ask many questions from your resume

Summer Intern Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. write a code to swap two numbers by using only 2 variables
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Goldman Sachs Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on my college experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be yourself

Top Goldman Sachs Analyst 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 task is to determine how many times each word in WORDS appears in STR. ... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement 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. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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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

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Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What will you do if a customer register a complaint against you in the company ?
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. How did you deal with team politics 2. Will you raise an issue to your manager if someone else is taking your credits 3. What will be your action if manager is being more favourable to others
  • Q2. About LIQ process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - People who wants to join here should know how to deal with team politics! The only questions asked in interview was above mentioned and maximum 2 process related. It’s difficult to handle when there is lot of team politics, work load and no support from your own team.

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Deepika Puppala

posted on 18 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

30 mins coding and 30 mins aptitude + math

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding question related to strings , permmuatations

Top Goldman Sachs Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are immutable classes? Write an immutable class.
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Q1. What is mean of TTR & why required for powder coating process ?
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Jobs at Goldman Sachs

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented asset management analyst with a strong background in financial analysis and risk management.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have completed internships at top financial institutions.

    • I am proficient in financial modeling and data analysis using tools like Excel and Bloomberg Terminal.

    • I have experience in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market research, and preparing invest...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself

Asset Management Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Current risk free rate of Indian
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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 Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Test was taken on codility platform -
2 questions were asked - 1 hour duration medium level questions

Associate Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If you are given an array of 6 numbers 123345 give the logic for finding the duplicate numbers in this array Other technical questions where purely based on what we say previously. When I talked about my course and specializations, all the ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why are you leaving

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good don't worry

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Programmer Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anurag Ashok Kutumbale

posted on 19 Oct 2024

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

Coding test on hackerearth

Programmer Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1 Tell me about your self 2 What is c# 3 What is oops concept 4 What is Delegate 5 Difference between polymorphism and what are its type 6 What is out and ref keyword 7 What is call by ref and call by value 8 What is namespace 9  What ... read more
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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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