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Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst Internship
Quick answer
The Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst internship is the primary route into its full-time analyst programme — most graduate offers convert from it. Selection mirrors the full-time process: online application, HireVue video interview and interviews. It's 8–10 weeks of real desk work, ending with a conversion decision.
About the Goldman Sachs Summer Analyst Internship
Summer analysts sit on real desks doing real work, with the internship functioning as an extended assessment. Strong performers receive full-time offers at the end, which is why the internship is more competitive than the graduate scheme itself.
Eligibility & entry requirements
The application & selection process
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Online application | CV, division preference and eligibility — opens very early. |
| HireVue video interview | Recorded behavioural and motivational questions. |
| Interviews / superday | Technical, behavioural and commercial rounds. |
| Internship → conversion | 8–10 weeks on desk; strong performers convert to full-time offers. |
Likely Goldman Sachs interview questions
- 1Why Goldman Sachs, and why this division?
- 2Walk me through a basic valuation.
- 3Tell me about a market story you're following.
- 4Describe working under pressure.
- 5What do you expect a summer analyst actually does?
How to get the internship (and convert it)
- Apply the day applications open — genuinely rolling.
- Do a spring week first if you're a first-year.
- Treat conversion as the goal: reliability and attitude on desk decide it.
- Build commercial awareness habits now.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying late.
- Weak division motivation.
- No market awareness.
- Coasting during the internship — it IS the interview.
Application deadlines
Applications open around August the year before and close on a rolling basis — earliest applicants have the best odds.
Pay & benefits
Goldman summer analysts are paid pro-rata on analyst salaries — roughly £1,000+ per week in London.
Frequently asked questions
How important is the Goldman internship for a full-time offer?
Critical — most full-time analyst offers convert from the summer internship, making it the primary entry route.
When should I apply?
The day applications open (around August for the following summer). Assessment is rolling and places fill early.
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