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Goldman Sachs Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
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- 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 moreasked in Analyst interview
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I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
9 Questions
- Q1. Given coordinates of some points, find a figure that encompasses all of the points. The figure should have the least possible area and be formed by joining points using straight lines. Convex Hull.
- Ans.
The Convex Hull is the smallest convex polygon that encloses all given points.
Sort the points based on their x-coordinate.
Find the upper hull by starting from the leftmost point and moving clockwise.
Find the lower hull by starting from the rightmost point and moving counterclockwise.
Combine the upper and lower hulls to form the convex hull.
- Q2. Good old standard problem: Playing number game with your friend to select any of the number between 1 to 3. Whoever reaches 20 first, wins. You have to tell the strategy to win the game. Basically, you start with your position at 20 and recursively think the problem to ensure that you end up at 16 (problem specific) before so that your friend ends up at any number between 17 to 19 and so on solve for 16.
- Ans.
The strategy is to always subtract the number chosen by the friend from 4 to ensure reaching 16 first.
Start with 20 and subtract the number chosen by the friend from 4.
Continue this strategy until reaching 16 before the friend reaches 17-19.
Ensure the friend ends up at any number between 17 to 19 before reaching 16.
- Q3. 2nd interviewer asked me a question on calculating variance, about gaussian distribution and something about my internship.
- Q4. 3rd were these really cool dudes who started of with a matrix problem where each element was sum of row^2 and e^column. Now I had to prove something about equality of sum of elements that I don’t clearly r...
- Q5. The other one asked me a puzzle about two carts placed on a track with sensor below them. You can start cart with specific speed but afterwards you can control the motion only when cart passes sensor and w...
- Q6. 4th interviewers were really senior. They asked me about general stuff like my interns and interests. Then they asked me about Yelp dataset challenge and NLP featured in my AI project.
- Q7. They also asked some basic questions about libraries featured in Scikit (Python Library on Machine Learning Techniques)
- Q8. Finally they asked me about flash crash in stock market related to another project in intern.
- Q9. Row sorted and column sorted matrix problem of finding an element.
- Ans.
The problem involves finding an element in a matrix that is sorted both row-wise and column-wise.
Start from the top-right corner of the matrix
Compare the target element with the current element
If the target is smaller, move left; if larger, move down
Repeat until the target is found or the matrix boundaries are crossed
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: They shortlist around 300 resume from whole batch for next round.
Tips: Basically add your projects related to Machine Learning and coursework related to Math. GS is one of the companies which reviews resume carefully (At least I think so :P), reason being me selected even after a low CPI. Around 250 to 300 students were shortlisted from resume for second round.
GS is one of the rarest firms that will go through your resume thoroughly. Most important part is that GS is a firm you want to go for if you have a modest CPI and are genuinely interested in global markets.
They hire for Strats and Quants division. So highlight projects related to Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques. Mathematical coursework and internship in related field could be elaborated too. Even students with no internship experience whatsoever were selected due to their background in Machine Learning related coursework.
I have a little or no idea about programming division as it revolves around networking and related projects.
Round: Test
Experience: They started hosting test online on hackerrank. It includes three sections with equal weightage to each of them. You have 45 minutes for individual sections. There are three type of questions asked - MCQ (+10, -3), Fill in the blanks (Numbers upto 2 decimal places; +10, -0) and 2 coding questions in programming section (+20, -0).
Programming - 2 coding questions. Questions about networking, cache and DSA (postfix and prefix expression from stack related algorithms).
Quant - Cattle grazing the circular field tied from a pole at the corner of a rectangular shade with a rope. Some about practical probability problem of die throws. Other about matrices and determinant. Theoretical questions in probability covers a major portion in form of expected value, correlation and covariance calculations. This section had some integer type questions.
Data Sciences - MLT theory should be a stronghold. Particularly confusing theoretical questions. Some of them had 4 statements and then 4 options asking correct statements so you have to be good at multiple topics. Typical question include possible solution to account for missing input data and regularization among others.
Tips: You have to be good at any two of the sections. Quant is quite competitive as the questions are easier and CSE guys can attempt these too from mathematical coursework on prob and stats. Typically whole batch is rooting for this profile because of lesser chance in CS related profile.
A little brushing up old DS notes won't hurt anyone. Specially tree, graphs (algorithms like Bellman Ford, Djikstra and Prim's algo), complexity of standard algorithms and postfix, prefix expression derivation will help a long way. Coding questions demand efficient solution, otherwise you won't be able to clear all test cases because of TLE.
For quant, Prob Stats and Linear Algebra course review is highly recommended. A little aptitude (CAT related although a lot higher standard than that) will help too.
In data sciences, ML lectures will help a lot as most part is theoretical which can be solved if you have your concepts strong. Gaussian distribution, Regularizer, PCA are some of the topics which were asked about.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: At first I couldn
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(6 Questions)
- Q1. What are the aml and kyc requirements?
- Ans.
AML and KYC requirements are regulations that financial institutions must follow to prevent money laundering and verify the identity of their customers.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements involve monitoring transactions, reporting suspicious activities, and conducting customer due diligence.
KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements involve verifying the identity of customers, assessing their risk level, and maintainin...
- Q2. Why should we hire you, briefly describe a scenario where you would showcase a different skill or talent compared with your fellow employees?
- Ans.
I have a strong attention to detail and analytical skills that set me apart from my colleagues.
I have a proven track record of accurately identifying and resolving discrepancies in KYC documentation.
I excel at conducting thorough research and analysis to ensure compliance with regulations.
My ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders sets me apart in team collaborations.
- Q3. Strength and weakness?
- Ans.
Strength: attention to detail, Weakness: perfectionism
Strength: Ability to meticulously review documents and identify discrepancies
Strength: Strong analytical skills to detect potential risks or fraudulent activities
Weakness: Striving for perfection may lead to spending too much time on a task
Weakness: Difficulty in delegating tasks due to desire for everything to be done perfectly
- Q4. Project and achievements?
- Ans.
Implemented a new KYC process resulting in 30% reduction in onboarding time and 20% decrease in errors.
Led a team to revamp KYC procedures and systems
Introduced automation tools to streamline verification process
Trained staff on updated KYC regulations and best practices
- Q5. Are you a team player? What do you do when you don’t get along with certain colleagues? How do you manage conflict resolution?
- Ans.
Yes, I am a team player. I believe in open communication and collaboration. When conflicts arise, I address them directly and seek resolution.
I believe in open communication and collaboration within the team.
I address conflicts directly and seek resolution through constructive conversations.
I focus on finding common ground and working towards a solution that benefits the team as a whole.
- Q6. Provide a situation where you might have failed previously? What has that experience taught you?
- Ans.
I failed to meet a deadline due to poor time management.
Underestimated the time needed for a project
Did not prioritize tasks effectively
Learned to create a detailed schedule and set realistic deadlines
General English grammar knowledge and some calculations
(6 Questions)
- Q1. CTC and expected salary details?
- Q2. No you cannot negotiate and end up taking what they give you!
- Q3. No relocation time, do it during weekends
- Q4. No target compensation or other benefits
- Q5. If ur employed through agency or consultancy you will be always a contingent and treated less than permanent employees
- Q6. 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, no social or life balance
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
This was a coderpad round where I solved python coding problem and SQL queries.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. The Interviewer discussed my resume in detail and discussed the projects.
- Q2. Problems faced in project and solutions implemented.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Conversational round focused on team collaboration and problem solving
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Ms. Pruthvi Alva
(1 Question)
- Q1. What prompted you to change your job?
- Ans.
I changed my job to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Desire for new challenges and growth
Opportunity for career advancement
Seeking better work-life balance
Company restructuring or downsizing
Relocation to a new city
(1 Question)
- Q1. What platforms have you used for this process in the past?
- Ans.
I have used platforms such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI for data analysis in the past.
Excel
Tableau
Power BI
(1 Question)
- Q1. Would you be willing to work for 14 hours if required?
- Ans.
Yes, I am willing to work for 14 hours if required.
I am dedicated and committed to my work
I understand the importance of meeting deadlines and delivering results
I am willing to put in extra hours when necessary to ensure success
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Selected
Typical DSA round with one easy and one medium question
Dsa round with 2 coding questions both medium level one on dp and other on graph
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Design Parking System
- Ans.
Design a parking system for efficient and organized parking.
Consider different types of parking spaces (e.g. regular, compact, handicap)
Implement a ticketing system for tracking parked cars
Incorporate sensors for real-time monitoring of available spaces
Include a payment system for paid parking spots
Design a user-friendly interface for drivers to easily find parking spots
- Q2. Sytstem design
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Yann Djoumessi
Selected
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
It was an Online assessment composed of two parts: A Mathematical part and a Coding question.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. How do you handle stressful situations ?
- Q2. Explain recursion
- Ans.
Recursion is a programming technique where a function calls itself in order to solve a problem.
Recursion involves breaking down a problem into smaller subproblems and solving them recursively.
A base case is needed to stop the recursion and prevent infinite loops.
Examples of recursive functions include factorial calculation and Fibonacci sequence generation.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Leetcode Question on Grid traversal
- Q2. Leetcode design system with EC2 instance Fleet
- Ans.
Design a system using EC2 instance Fleet on Leetcode platform
Utilize EC2 instance Fleet to manage a group of EC2 instances for scalability and cost-efficiency
Implement load balancing to distribute incoming traffic across multiple EC2 instances
Use auto-scaling to automatically adjust the number of EC2 instances based on traffic demand
Monitor system performance and health using CloudWatch metrics and alarms
Skills evaluated in this interview
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Selected
Coding test in python
(1 Question)
- Q1. General qs regarding dcf, corp finance, valuation
(1 Question)
- Q1. Similar to previous rounds
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
2 hard DSA questions
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Find the missing number in the array? Array size is of n-1 and contains 1 to n numbers with 1 digit missing.
- Ans.
The missing number in the array can be found by calculating the sum of all numbers in the array and then subtracting it from the sum of numbers from 1 to n.
Calculate the sum of all numbers in the array.
Calculate the sum of numbers from 1 to n using the formula n*(n+1)/2.
Subtract the sum of array from the sum of numbers from 1 to n to find the missing number.
- Q2. Find the number of parenthesis have to be removed to make it a valid parenthesis --> (())) - 1 has to be removed, ((() -> 2 has to be removed.
- Ans.
Count the number of parenthesis to be removed to make it valid.
Iterate through the string and keep track of open and close parenthesis.
If a close parenthesis is encountered without a corresponding open parenthesis, increment the count of removals.
Return the total count of removals needed to make the string valid.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Find the maximum sub-array having continues numbers(i,i+1,i+2..)
- Ans.
Find the maximum sub-array with continuous numbers
Iterate through the array and keep track of the current sub-array sum
Update the maximum sum and sub-array indices as you iterate
Handle cases where the array contains negative numbers as well
Example: Input array [2, 3, -4, 5, 7], maximum sub-array is [2, 3, -4, 5, 7]
- Q2. Number of islands variant - focused on time complexity
- Ans.
Count the number of islands in a 2D grid variant, focusing on time complexity.
Use Depth First Search (DFS) or Breadth First Search (BFS) to traverse the grid and mark visited islands.
Optimize by using Union Find data structure to keep track of connected islands.
Time complexity can be O(m*n) where m is the number of rows and n is the number of columns.
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
Questions were asked on data interpretation
25 mins of gd
topic:AI boon or bane to jobs
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Sql queries on join
- Q2. Puzzle on probability
(1 Question)
- Q1. Finance questions , basic HR questions
Interview Preparation Tips
do a course on finance if possible
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Jalay Shah
Selected
I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Company information and self introduction in brief
- Q2. Complete technical questions and process related knowledge was tested
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Major accomplishments and situational questions to test leadership qualities
- Q2. Tested rigorously by giving managerial scenarios
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Why Goldman Sachs and what makes you leave Morgan Stanley
- Ans.
I chose Goldman Sachs for its global reach and diverse opportunities. I left Morgan Stanley to pursue new challenges and growth.
Goldman Sachs offers a wider range of global opportunities compared to Morgan Stanley
I was seeking new challenges and growth that I believed Goldman Sachs could provide
I was attracted to the diverse and innovative culture at Goldman Sachs
- Q2. How will you handle a team with no experience previously and how will you deal with credit card again as no experience on the same.
- Ans.
I will provide training and guidance to help the team learn and adapt to handling credit card transactions.
Provide thorough training on credit card processing procedures
Offer guidance and support as team members gain experience
Implement regular check-ins and feedback sessions to address any challenges
Encourage open communication and a collaborative team environment
Utilize resources such as online tutorials or industry
(2 Questions)
- Q1. This was with an MD and India Head
- Q2. Just testing character as human and the qualities that you possess for a role of this stature
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