Goldman asks a wide variety of questions, but candidates should expect the standard investment banking foundations: motivation, teamwork, accounting, valuation, transactions, and market judgment. Technical difficulty varies by interviewer, group, location, and recruiting cycle.
Personality and cultural fit carry significant weight. Goldman’s published Business Principles emphasize putting clients’ interests first, integrity, excellence, and teamwork. Its “One Goldman Sachs” approach also stresses bringing resources from across the firm to clients. Your answers should therefore demonstrate collaboration and sound judgment, not just individual achievement.