Investment Banking Analyst interview questions at Goldman Sachs
93 verified questions reported by Investment Banking Analyst candidates interviewing at Goldman Sachs. Each one is archetype-tagged so you can see the pattern, slot the right STAR story, and practice out loud against an AI interviewer that pushes back the way a real one would.
Top 25 verified questions
Sorted by quality score (specificity, clarity, practice-worthiness) with a tie-break on most recently observed.
- 1Walk me through how you would construct a discounted cash flow model and identify the most sensitive valuation assumptions.technical·technical
- 2Your client is extremely satisfied with your report and wants to know about their competitors, which is against company policy. What would you do?situational·panel
- 3Walk me through the mechanics of an interest rate swap and describe the primary financial risks involved in the transaction.technical·technical
- 4Describe a situation where you identified a significant error in a critical report or deliverable. How did you address it?situational·hirevue
- 5Describe a challenging technical problem you encountered and walk me through how you systematically resolved it.behavioral·phone screen|onsite|behavioral
- 6Describe a professional setback you've experienced and walk me through how you addressed and learned from that challenge.behavioral·phone screen|onsite|behavioral
- 7Describe a situation where you successfully delivered challenging feedback or a sensitive recommendation to a senior leader in your organization.behavioral·hirevue
- 8Describe a professional setback where you didn't meet expectations and explain the key lessons you drew from that experience.behavioral·superday
- 9Describe a situation where you had to defend a technical recommendation to a skeptical manager or senior stakeholder.behavioral·onsite|behavioral
- 10Describe a high-stakes situation where you had to make a critical technical decision with limited information and time.behavioral·hirevue
- 11Describe a situation where you successfully led a technical team through a challenging project or complex problem-solving scenario.behavioral·phone screen|onsite|behavioral
- 12Describe a challenging project where you had significant technical constraints or tight deadlines. How did you successfully navigate and deliver?situational·hirevue
- 13Describe a situation where a team member's performance was impacting project progress. How did you address the performance gap?behavioral·onsite|behavioral
- 14Describe a challenging software project where you collaborated effectively with a cross-functional team to deliver results.behavioral·phone screen
- 15Describe a time when you successfully influenced a team project without being the designated team leader.behavioral·hirevue
- 16Describe a challenging interpersonal situation you've navigated with a colleague and how you resolved it professionally.behavioral·superday
- 17Describe a challenging team collaboration scenario and how you successfully navigated interpersonal or technical differences.behavioral·onsite|behavioral
- 18How would you respond if a colleague offered you confidential exam or test answers that were obtained inappropriately?situational·onsite|behavioral
- 19Describe a professional accomplishment you're most proud of and the specific impact it had on your team or organization.behavioral·onsite
- 20How would you handle a situation where a client asks you to share confidential information about their competitors?situational·onsite
- 21What drew you to investment banking, and specifically to Goldman Sachs as a firm?behavioral·superday
- 22Describe a professional situation where you experienced interpersonal conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it.behavioral·superday
- 23How would you approach providing constructive feedback to a team member whose performance is consistently below team standards?situational·onsite|behavioral
- 24Compare and contrast Crocs and Allbirds as potential investment opportunities. What factors would guide your investment decision?case·onsite
- 25Tell me about a time you successfully collaborated with a challenging colleague and how you managed the interpersonal dynamics.behavioral·hirevue
Common questions
It varies by round — phone screen typically covers 5–8 questions, on-site loops cover 15–25 across multiple interviewers. The full Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Analyst loop tends to surface 30+ distinct prompt patterns, which is what we've banked here.
Yes — every question on this page is verified, meaning at least one candidate reported being asked it in a real Goldman Sachs interview. We don't pad the list with generic prompts that weren't reported.
Pick three to five of the questions below in your weakest archetype, run them through the practice tool out loud, and read the per-answer feedback. Most candidates who get an offer report 8–15 practice sessions in the two weeks before the interview.
The behavioral questions stay roughly the same; what changes is the bar on the answer. At more senior levels, Goldman Sachs expects more concrete business outcomes, more stakeholder management, and more scope in the stories. The technical bar also shifts upward.
Read them. Then practice them.
The list is the start. The reps are what move the score. First sample question is free.