Trader interviews at Goldman Sachs? I’ve never done a trading/finance interview in my life, not seeing much online, not sure what types of things to expect

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Considering that many banks are trimming their trading desks, if possible I’d focus on the sales units. You can’t automate a relationship holder, but sure can automate a trader...

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There’s a ton on line for trading interviews. Expect heavy quant/market related questions. Do you know what desk it’s for? Or is it just a general “sales and trading” position. Find out what the exact role is and maybe we can help better

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I imagine a lot will be gauging to see your understanding and interest of the public markets

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I didn’t get any technical question besides asking my background and examples of my proactiveness. It was a sales and trading interview with Goldman

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I’m not sure you’ll find a ton of advice here: consulting to trading isn’t a common exit.

Agree with C2. Was at a bank and while their energy trading is still steady, every other trade area had been reduced. Moreover, to minimize the same risk encountered in 2008, the bank has a middleman between the traders and customers.

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