Goldman Sachs | Controllers

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-60 mins and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

An opportunity to experience the types of tasks a Controllers analyst might perform. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your knowledge about Controllers roles and responsibilities.

Self-paced30-60 minsNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

Welcome to the Goldman Sachs Controllers Analyst Job Simulation!

We aspire to be the world’s premier financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence.

During this program, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of an analyst in Controllers and complete tasks that are representative of tasks an analyst might perform. You’ll learn key skills in:

Financial analysis and reporting
Net Asset Valuation (NAV) calculations
Data validation and reconciliation

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career opportunities and a potential career in the Controllers division at Goldman Sachs.

Talent Network Open

Talent Network

Skills you will learn and practice:

Financial Management

Financial Analysis

System Controls

Asset Valuation

Fund Analysis

Financial Reporting

How it works

Tasks in this program

Task One: Foundations of Controllers

20-30 mins

Introductory

Learn more about Controllers by creating your personal budget for the semester.

What you'll learn

The structure and key functions of Controllers at Goldman Sachs
Key concepts, definitions and regulatory frameworks
Practical applications for financial analysts

What you'll do

Develop an understanding of what you may do as an Analyst within Controllers at Goldman Sachs
Practice applying key financial management skills to your everyday life

Reviews

Over 8300

5 Star Reviews

"Very insightful and has helped me make critical decisions both in workplace and in my possible application"-- Student from Winstanley College

"Hailing from a Non-FS background but with significant internship exposure in FS field, this program helped me brush up my basics very quickly and allowed me to strategically harness my analytical/excel skills."-- Student from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

"The tasks very engaging and not very difficult to understand or perform and improved the knowledge and pratical skills"-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The simulation was up to the mark and helped me to gain experience and to know more about the company and helped me to know about the insightful insights."-- Student from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

"This simulation was a great learning experience. It gave me a solid introduction to fund accounting concepts like NAV calculation and unitization which helped me understand how these are applied in a real-world context. Really valuable for anyone looking to break into finance."-- Student from Savitribai Phule Pune University

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