Thinking a move from your Middle Office to the Trading Desk is easy? Think again. - Operations Analyst Goldman Sachs Employee Review

1.0
Jun 14, 2015
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Pros

Global exposure, different markets, clients, and people. Very intelligent Front Office employees who are very open and great to work with. Looks amazing on your CV and great to bring up at dinner parties...

Cons

Office politics and a very top-heavy structure. People are rewarded based on how much they are liked rather than how intelligent they are. Moving out of Operations is a strict no-go (even CFA participation raises eyebrows). Underpaid, overworked relative to the overall industry. Key dependency on offshore office which destroys client service.

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5.0
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Pros

The learning curve is super steep.

Cons

Long working hours and high pressure.

3.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

The firm encourages and supports to change teams, which is helpful in expanding experience or moving away if you aren't happy with your team

Cons

The promotion has become very opaque lately. They hardly give out promotions, but make you slog and overwork the whole year in the name of it. Basically, you have worked 200% and made to look like a fool by the end of the year.

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