108
U.S. West Coast
Over 1,100 offers secured across top investment banks, buy-side firms, and consulting firms, including 900+ from bulge bracket banks
Total Offers Secured
Full-Time Conversion Rate
Offers – North America
Offers – United Kingdom
Offers – Asia-Pacific
Placements across the US and UK continue to expand, with strong representation in sales & trading roles.
Representative Institutions: J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citi, UBS, Bank of America, Nomura, Jane Street, BlackRock, Point72, Invesco, HSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank
| Division | Count | Share | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales & Trading | 446 | ≈ 40% | Across FICC, Equities, Structuring, and Execution |
| Asset Management / Hedge Fund / Private Wealth | 323 | ≈ 30% | Across top asset managers, hedge funds, and private wealth platforms |
| Investment Banking Division | 196 | ≈ 18% | Across M&A, Capital Markets, and Industry Coverage |
| Equity Research | 68 | ≈ 6% | Across both buy-side and sell-side equity research teams |
| Middle & Back Office (Risk / Compliance / Finance / Operations) | 45 | ≈ 4% | Across risk management, operations, financial analysis, and product functions |
| Others (Consulting / Fintech / Corporate Finance) | 22 | ≈ 2% | Across strategy consulting, fintech, and cross-sector investment and finance roles |
A closer look at the journeys behind the offers.
Preface At 15, I left home to attend high school in the United States. At the time, my path felt clear. I majored in Psychology during undergrad and spent most of my time in clinical research. I had a
From U.S. undergraduate to top-tier U.S. master’s degree, and ultimately to offers from BlackRock, Nomura S&T, and Goldman Sachs Private Bank, looking back on this recruiting journey, one conclusion s
Undergraduate students in China tend to start off the recruiting season quite late and there is a lacking recruiting culture especially in freshman and sophomore years. Usually by the time of applicat
In recent years, investment banks have placed increasing emphasis on diversity, introducing dedicated pathways for underrepresented groups, including women. At PGP, we have seen many candidates succes
How long does it take to go from a non-target undergraduate background to securing an offer from Goldman Sachs? This case offers a clear answer. From the initial shock of unexpectedly receiving a firs
Is it too late to start preparing for recruiting in junior year? Yes, but not entirely. Having missed the main recruiting cycle for bulge bracket banks, the candidate was left with limited opportuniti
Fifty-two applications. Seven interviews. Four Superdays. Two offers. It has now been three months since the offer calls, and the onboarding process is already underway. The initial excitement has fad
Finding a job is difficult. I know. Securing a full-time role is even more difficult. I know that as well. Breaking into Hong Kong full-time recruiting is exceptionally competitive. That, I understand
Joined PGP in April. Interview in May. Offer in June. A process that unfolded almost seamlessly. University: U.S. Top 30 Graduation Year: Class of 2024 Offer: Goldman Sachs Asset Management (New York)
The probability of success was low. But the effort still had to be made. With some degree of luck, one opportunity was enough. The outcome came faster than expected. Undergraduate: Hong Kong Baptist U
One setback is part of the process. What matters is the ability to reset and continue. Even when the probability of converting directly into a full-time role is low, I chose to commit fully. Because i
I have always been relatively laid-back. I never felt a strong sense of urgency or pressure to “optimize” every step of my path. For the most part, I followed what felt natural. I did not spend much t
11:00 PM in New York. I received the call from Morgan Stanley. I knew immediately, it would be another sleepless night. Not from stress this time, but from the realization that everything had come tog
I am not a natural. I do not come from a finance background. What I have is the result of two years of consistent effort. Looking back, joining PGP was one of the most important decisions I made. Befo
My first call with Natasha was enough for me to feel a strong connection to PGP. What stood out immediately was the approach. Unlike traditional programs that rely on pressure or urgency to drive deci
