Goldman Sachs·Sales and Trading Analyst

Goldman Sachs Sales and Trading Analyst interview experience

No offer

Hard

Positive

New York, NYPosted Dec 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I ran into a process that was more about how I think than how much I know, and the toughest parts were the cognitive-style questions mixed with behavior.

Initial screen / behavioral emphasis — I experienced a strong prioritization of behavioral questions over technicals, especially on character, attitude, and problem-solving approach.
Cognitive/aptitude + resume/market basics — I was asked pattern-and-shape style questions, walked through my resume, and covered simple interview basics along with light market condition discussion. Outcome: I didn’t receive an offer, and the takeaway was to stay calm and clearly narrate reasoning steps through cognitive questions.

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