Degree Apprentice Review
at Goldman Sachs Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Banking
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work as a commodity trader, daily this involved submitting trades, conducting research and communicating with the sales teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my role a lot, it is a pleasure to work for GS.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of skills in excel and other microsoft software as well as coding skills such as python.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There are regular meetings with HR/Managers/Sponsors of the programme and there is ample structuring in place.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The employer is incredibly supportive with the development of my skills.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider is perfectly supportive of our qualification goals, this includes recently sitting FCA exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The University qualification is very well adapted to help improve my on the job performance in my role. This includes a significant work-based module.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are many societies and sports clubs which are freely available to all employees.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Goldman Sachs Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is at the forefront of modern day investment banking, you are surrounded by highly skilled professionals and everyone is incredibly welcoming and friendly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Goldman Sachs Group?
Study hard and do well in school exams, have a good understanding of the current financial system.
