Goldman Sachs

Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Being able to experience what it would be like working as a full time analyst at the firm. It was also a very collaborative environment and I was able to work with many different team members and other interns.

What I wish was different

I wish the training at the start of the summer had been more technical based. A lot of what we did was focused on the culture of the firm rather than hard skills like excel.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is to network with other people on your team as well as other people in the firm. No matter what company you work for this is valuable to expand your network and learn more about what you want to do in the future.

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Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

You will learn more in 10 weeks than years of class. The caliber of people is unmatched. You are challenged but supported.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have focused more on expressing who I was than my ability to digest the difficult material.

Advice

Relax but give your all everyday. Focus on being the best version of yourself and let it show through your work and relationships.

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Goldman Sachs Network Intern

September - December 2021 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I liked the hands-on experience I went through during the internship. I got to create a network port by passing a network cable through the ceiling of the server room to the client office.

What I wish was different

I wish I did have to travel 2 hours from Baltimore to Washington, DC each week.

Advice

Make sure to create a note of the things you did each week.

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Global Marketing Analyst

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I created a strong network of people that support me, every day I learned a lot about finance and working in corporate. The culture here is very welcoming and supportive.

What I wish was different

Clear progression on projects, rather than focusing on different parts (planning, execution, etc.) on different projects.

Advice

Bring a notebook with you everywhere, there is always a learning opportunity.

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Operations Analyst Intern

July - August 2020 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Flexibility Fast paced Welcoming environment Great pay Team oriented

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been longer but was shortened due to covid

Advice

Always be willing to learn from others and take risk!

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Corporate Statistical Financial Analyst

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Excellent people and work culture, good benefits. Great work/life balance in the division I was in.

What I wish was different

More data science in my job.

Advice

In an internship, make sure you seize your opportunities and don't shy away from taking on new projects, especially if you are find them interesting. Internships are a two-way street and you need to find what excites you the most.

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Summer Analyst

June - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Learning experience

What I wish was different

compliance rules on investing

Advice

Find the right people

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Investment Banking Summer Analyst

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

I learned a ton about the industry and made a lot of connections. I also feel better versed in finance and data systems.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interaction with other interns or with clients. The work felt a little isolating at times.

Advice

It’s as much a 10-week interview of your as it your chance to interview them! I had a great experience and realized overall it wasn’t the best fit for me at the moment, but I am so glad to have had the opportunity.

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Securities sales and trading operations analyst

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Paid well and the internship was highly structured. You get to pretty much meet anyone you want as an intern and go a lot of facetime with senior leadership.

What I wish was different

The hours were way too long

Advice

Make sure you take advantage of the fact that you can meet whoever you want and learn as much as you can from the internship.

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Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The work was fulfilling and I was able to stretch my personal time management level.

What I wish was different

Instructions on how to complete their disclosures encompassing ANY possibility.

Advice

As in life, have an alternate plan.

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Summer Analyst

May - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The experience.

What I wish was different

Advice

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analyst

May - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

the city

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

make the vest of every opportunity

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Summer Analyst

May - July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

I liked the open structure of the company, everyone felt like teammates and colleagues. I felt welcomed and empowered

What I wish was different

I wish I began with more confidence, I felt that going into Finance as an engineering major would hinder me but in reality it didn't. It only made me unique

Advice

It's fine if you're nervous and anxious but it's important you channel those feelings into working so hard that you gain confidence in your ability

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Credit Risk Analyst

June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Loved the culture and intern experience at GS

What I wish was different

Living arrangements

Advice

Go in with an open mind willing to learn as much as you can

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Analyst (Investment Banking)

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Hard but rewarding work.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Always have a positive attitude with everything you are tasked with.

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Market Risk Quantification Summer Analyst

May - August 2018 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

We didn't just have useless intern projects, we actually did work that full time members did when we weren't there, so it really felt like we had an important roll to play at the firm. Also, we were able to have catch-ups with anyone that we wanted to talk to (barring those whose schedules were very full). I really liked how we were encouraged to talk to anyone and everyone about their roles, and we were able to make suggestions about their work. They really have a flat culture, and you get to work with some of the smartest and most interesting people I have ever met.

What I wish was different

I didn't exactly love the work I was doing, Also, this isn't a 9-5 job and they pay you salary not hourly, which is different from most internships. I also wish I got more choice in which team we got placed on, they kind of just told us what team was giving us an offer and matched us themselves.

Advice

I really had a great time! If you really want to work at the firm some of the best ways to gain exposure would be to attend one of their exploratory programs as they recruit from those programs for internships. Also, don't be concerned about not knowing anything about finance - I didn't know any finance at all going in. They really do like to hire students from all majors, so don't be concerned at all!

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Analyst

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

- learning about something completely new - the fast paced learning curve

What I wish was different

- the culture of the company was a little stifling - my work didnt seem super impactful

Advice

Dont be afraid of unfamiliarity, they will teach you everything you need to know.

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Analyst (Investment Banking)

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I enjoyed the intellectual people that have unparalleled drive and passion for their jobs. The company also advises some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the world and to be able to be apart of the analysis behind the decisions they make was fascinating.

What I wish was different

The hours are extremely long. You might think you can handle 80 hour work weeks but at Goldman you might have to work more around 100 hours a week. And that could be for months depending on all the deals they have going on. The environment can get intense as you often run late into the night and the deliverables are usually on quick timelines. I would have hopped that as an intern they would have supported the fact that I was still in the process of learning their procedures and processes.

Advice

A lot of people aspire to do investment banking. I would tell everyone that considers pursuing a career in IB to take some serious introspection to determine if you really can handle the extremely long hours and the high pressure environment. It’s understandable that most people believe they could but it’s a completely different once you’ve actually stepped into the role and done nothing but your job for 3 months straight.

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