Goldman Sachs Hierarchy

Hey there, 

you’ve got the structure mostly right. At Goldman Sachs, the typical path is Analyst → Associate → VP → ED/SVP → MD, with Partner being the top tier.

“Junior Associate” and “Senior Analyst” aren’t official titles there, just informal ways to signal experience within a level. Some firms have extra layers, but at GS, it’s pretty standardized. 

I hope that helped and let me know if you have further questions. 

Hey!

Your understanding of the Goldman Sachs investment banking hierarchy is largely accurate. The typical progression starts with Analyst, then Associate, followed by Vice President, Executive Director or Senior Vice President, and finally Managing Director. Each level comes with increasing responsibility, from supporting deal execution and analysis at the Analyst level to leading client relationships and deal teams as a Managing Director.

Titles like “Junior Associate” or “Senior Analyst” often reflect variations in experience within those roles rather than separate formal ranks. For example, a Senior Analyst might be someone in their third year of the Analyst program, preparing to move up to Associate. Similarly, a Junior Associate could be a newer Associate still gaining experience. These distinctions help firms manage expectations and career development, but they don’t usually represent major shifts in hierarchy. Focusing on the core structure you outlined is a solid foundation for understanding the team dynamics at Goldman Sachs.

Your hierarchy is mostly correct. At Goldman Sachs, the official structure generally follows what you listed, but above Managing Director (MD), there’s also the Partner level, which represents the firm’s top leadership. As for "Junior Associate" or "Senior Analyst," these aren’t official ranks but are sometimes used to indicate experience level within a role.