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.

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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

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5 Star Reviews

"It was clear and transparent program in which each every part of this topic is well explained from basic to professional ."-- Student from Osmania University

"This program was very realistic, which made me be more aware about what happens on a day-to-day at Goldman Sachs."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"I enjoyed applying the skills practically using the excel sheet as it helped retain some of the hard skills that I was able to learn through the simulation"-- Student from University of Sydney

"That was really uncover the true behind the scenes of role because many new fresh graduate doesn't know the particular job roles."-- Student from University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

"The simulation gave me a real feel for what an analyst at Goldman Sachs Controllers does day-to-day. The NAV calculation task was particularly valuable I didn't just follow a formula; I understood why Class C had a lower NAV than Class A due to management fees. Connecting personal budgeting to professional financial analysis was a clever way to ea..."-- Student from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

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