Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research Superday

Question

Hi all,

I've been very fortunate to receive a Superday invite for a Summer Analyst position in GS's GIR division in one of their APAC offices.

This is my first ever superday and also my first time interviewing for an equity research position, I was hoping to get some advice regarding what to expect for a Superday and what to expect specifically for Global Investment Research.

These are some of the questions I thought may come up but would be great to get some additional input:

- A deep dive into a long/short stock pitch?

- Technical questions (accounting/valuation)?

- How many personal/behavioural questions can I expect?

- Considering the nature of GIR, is there gonna be a relatively bigger emphasis on macro/market awareness compared to IBD?

- Live scenario questions (what factors would you take into consideration when evaluating an equity/how do you approach research?)

Any tips or recent experiences would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Hi there,

congrats on landing the Superday. That’s already a big achievement! I can share what’s typical for Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research (GIR) interviews from my experience and how they differ a bit from IBD.

1. Stock pitch

Yes, expect to walk through a stock pitch. It doesn’t have to be overly complex, but it should be structured: investment thesis, key drivers, valuation, catalysts, and risks. Be ready to defend your reasoning if they push back on assumptions.

2. Technicals

Accounting and valuation questions definitely come up. For example:

Walking through a DCF and multiples
How the three financial statements link together
Revenue/expense drivers for the industry of your stock pitch

It’s less modeling-intensive than IBD, but they want to see that you’re comfortable with fundamentals.

3. Behavioral / personal fit

Expect quite a few behavioral questions since GIR teams are lean and culture fit matters. They’ll likely ask about motivation for equity research vs IBD, how you stay curious about markets, and times you’ve worked with data under time pressure. Use STAR-style answers and show intellectual curiosity.

4. Macro / market awareness

Yes, much more emphasis than in IBD. You should have a view on current macro themes (inflation, interest rates, sector trends) and how they affect your coverage space. Read recent GS research reports if you can, or at least skim news on Bloomberg/FT to have talking points.

5. Scenario questions

Very likely. They may hand you a short case: “You’re covering a company, earnings are coming out — what do you look at first?” or “Walk me through how you’d evaluate whether a stock is attractive.” They want to see a logical, structured approach, not a “perfect” answer.

General prep tips:

Have 1–2 well-researched stock pitches ready, and be comfortable adjusting your thesis if challenged.
Brush up on valuation/accounting basics
Read market news daily until your interviews, and be ready to discuss how macro developments might flow into equity calls.
Show genuine interest in research, not just as a stepping stone to IBD.

You’ll likely meet 3–5 interviewers back-to-back, each for 30–45 minutes, mixing technical, behavioral, and market awareness.

Good luck! GIR superdays are challenging, but if you prepare stock ideas and show that you think like an analyst, you’ll stand out.

All the best,

Simon