The Goldman Sachs graduate scheme is the New Analyst Programme, a full-time programme for final-year undergraduate and graduate students, with a Summer 2027 start. Goldman Sachs says application timelines vary by business, so check its application page for the roles open now. If you’re comparing banking employers, see how it stacks up against Barclays or J.P. Morgan, or browse all graduate schemes in our hub.
Goldman Sachs graduate scheme at a glance
Programme: New Analyst Programme (full-time, Europe, Middle East and Africa). Eligibility: students graduating with an undergraduate or graduate degree. Start: Summer 2027. Timelines: vary by business, so check the application page for roles open in London and Birmingham. Selection: online application, video interview, then final-round interviews.
How to Apply
Goldman Sachs’ guidance for students describes the process below. Exact steps can differ by division, so follow the instructions you receive.
- Online application. Choose the business and location that match your skills and interests.
- Video interview. If your application is selected, you complete a video interview of about 30 minutes on Goldman Sachs’ approved platform, HireVue.
- Coding assessment (Engineering). Engineering applicants may also take a HackerRank assessment.
- Final-round interviews. Goldman Sachs says campus hires typically have between two and five interviews, depending on the division, usually one-on-one or in pairs, lasting 30 to 60 minutes. This round is often called the Superday.
Because timelines vary by business, apply as soon as your division is open. (Source: Goldman Sachs, New Analyst Programme and student preparation guidance)
How to prepare for Goldman Sachs’ interviews
Use Goldman Sachs’ preparation guidance for students before your video interview. Practise answering out loud to a camera in a quiet place, and prepare specific examples of teamwork, problem solving and why you want that division. For the final round, read our assessment centre guide and tips on surviving an assessment centre. Engineering applicants should also practise coding problems under time pressure.
Salary and eligibility
Goldman Sachs doesn’t publish one fixed graduate salary — pay varies significantly by division. Reported figures on Glassdoor put Graduate Analyst base salary at around £72,000 and total compensation (including bonus) from roughly £54,000 to £130,000 or more, depending on division and performance. These are user-submitted estimates, not Goldman Sachs figures, so check your offer.
Goldman Sachs’ eligibility for the New Analyst Programme is students graduating with an undergraduate or graduate degree. Check the listing for your division for any subject or skills requirements.
Curious what that looks like after tax? Run it through Debut’s Paycheck Calculator.
Goldman Sachs graduate programme structure
Goldman Sachs recruits new analysts across its businesses, which include Global Banking & Markets (Investment Banking, FICC and Equities, Transaction Banking) and Asset & Wealth Management. Engineering and other functional roles are also listed on its application page. Roles and locations change through the season, so check the application page for what is open.
Locations
The Goldman Sachs Graduate Scheme is headquartered at the firm’s London office — its largest in Europe and serves as the headquarters for Goldman Sachs International. Since 2021, Goldman Sachs has also built a growing Birmingham hub at One Centenary Way, now home to 550+ employees across Engineering, Human Capital Management, Legal, Audit and Compliance — so not every graduate route runs through London. (Source: Goldman Sachs press room)
Goldman Sachs’ application page lists London and Birmingham among its EMEA locations for the New Analyst Programme. The Birmingham figure above comes from a 2021 announcement, so check the current numbers.
How Goldman Sachs compares
Weighing Goldman Sachs against other banking employers? Compare structure and salary with Barclays, J.P. Morgan or BlackRock — or browse the full list on our Graduate Scheme hub. Run any offer through Debut’s Paycheck Calculator to see it after tax.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs offers a pension through the Goldman Sachs UK Retirement Plan (defined benefit or defined contribution sections depending on your service history), alongside comprehensive private healthcare, wellness programmes and crisis support services.
Application Deadlines
Goldman Sachs says application timelines vary by business and points students to its application page to see the roles currently open. Apply as soon as your division is open rather than waiting for a deadline.
FAQ
Does Goldman Sachs require a finance degree?
No — Goldman Sachs accepts students from a wide range of academic backgrounds for its graduate programmes, not just finance or economics.
What is the Goldman Sachs graduate scheme salary?
Goldman Sachs doesn’t publish one graduate salary. Glassdoor estimates put Graduate Analyst base pay around £72,000, with total compensation ranging up to £130,000 or more depending on division, but check your offer.
Does Goldman Sachs offer roles outside London?
Yes — Goldman Sachs has a growing Birmingham office (One Centenary Way) with 550+ staff across Engineering, HCM, Legal, Audit and Compliance.
How long does the Goldman Sachs application process take?
Goldman Sachs describes an online application, a video interview of about 30 minutes and then two to five final-round interviews depending on the division. Timing varies by business.
Is there a fixed application deadline?
Goldman Sachs says timelines vary by business, so there is no single date. Check the application page and apply as soon as your division is open.
Do I need prior work experience to apply?
Goldman Sachs’ stated eligibility is students graduating with an undergraduate or graduate degree. It doesn’t list prior work experience as a requirement for the New Analyst Programme.
Is there a coding test for Goldman Sachs Engineering roles?
Goldman Sachs says Engineering applicants may be asked to take a HackerRank assessment as well as the video interview.
