Goldman Sachs Opens Early Summer Analyst Recruiting
Reflecting an accelerated recruiting timeline, Goldman Sachs has opened applications for its summer analyst roles, including operations-focused internships in Zurich and Genf. The bank is also conducting virtual roadshows and candidate events throughout February and March to engage with potential hires earlier than in previous cycles.
- The summer analyst program is the primary feeder for full-time hiring, with Goldman Sachs aiming to fill as many as 100% of its full-time analyst positions from the intern pool. - Competition for these internships is exceptionally high; for the 2025 summer program, Goldman Sachs received over 360,000 applications and had an acceptance rate of just 0.7%, which is more selective than admission to Harvard University. - The accelerated recruiting cycle is common across investment banking, with applications for 2026 summer internships at some major financial firms opening as early as December 2024 and February 2025. - For roles that blend finance and analytics, such as in the Operations division, interview questions often focus on problem-solving approaches and situational analysis, like how to make a process more efficient or mitigate risk. - Candidates preparing for technical interviews should expect to be tested on concepts related to data structures, algorithms, and proficiency in languages like Python and SQL, in addition to foundational finance principles. - A significant portion of the firm's leadership began their careers as summer interns, with about one-third of the most recent partner class starting in the program. - In addition to formal internships, the bank runs a four-week "Virtual Insight Series" for undergraduates, which serves as a digital curriculum and networking opportunity to learn about the firm's various divisions.
