Candidates for Goldman Sachs quantitative analyst roles describe a HireVue screen, then technical and behavioral interviews or a Superday mixing probability, coding, and market knowledge. Interviewers vary widely.
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Candidates who interviewed for Goldman Sachs quantitative analyst roles describe a process that rarely tests just one skill. Most start with a HireVue or online assessment, and several report that early screens asked about the role, motivation, and current market news. One candidate said the HireVue felt like a major filter, so prepare a specific answer on why Goldman and what the job involves.
The technical content depends heavily on the interviewer. Probability and expected-value problems come up repeatedly: expected flips to get three heads in a row, a dice-game pricing puzzle, and the maximum of three samples from [0,1]. Coding is reported in Python or a language of your choice, with one candidate describing class design and another dynamic programming and recursion. Finance questions reported include Black-Scholes pros and cons, option pricing, P/E versus EBITDA multiples, and derivatives under different market scenarios.
Some candidates describe a more investor-style conversation. One was asked to pitch a stock and then defend it against pushback, and another was asked for a favorite stock and its valuation metrics. Having two or three companies you can discuss in depth looks worthwhile.
Outcomes in the quant-titled reports were mostly rejections, with a few offers. Timing reports are sparse: one candidate heard back within one to two weeks and another reported under a month, while a third waited over a month for a decision. Spend your prep time on probability setups, clean coding with explained complexity, and a short, honest account of your resume and market views.
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Candidates report a HireVue video interview early on, and some also describe an online coding and math assessment with probability and graph problems. HireVue prompts typically cover why Goldman, the role, and recent market or finance news, so a specific, concise answer is likely to matter.
Some candidates report a HackerRank or CoderPad-style stage, with easy-to-medium problems where you explain reasoning, complexity, and tests. One described 45-minute technical rounds on data structures and algorithm design, such as connecting points at minimum cost, without writing full code. Expect this to vary by team.
One candidate had a Zoom conversation with two team members about their grasp of the role and interest in markets. Another described a first round that moved quickly from behavioral questions into valuation, such as P/E versus EBITDA multiples. Be ready to pivot between fit and finance.
Candidates report Superdays of two to four interviews, with some interviews around 20 to 30 minutes. Reported content includes probability and statistics, Python coding, market risk, a trade or stock pitch, and behavioral or team-fit discussion. One candidate had two Superdays, the second leaning toward fit.
Reported waits differ: one candidate heard back within one to two weeks, another described a process under a month, and another waited over a month despite following up. Candidates may want to keep following up politely and not assume a fixed timeline.
