We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.
Our Firm
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
We aspire to be the world’s most exceptional financial institution, united by our shared values of partnership, client service, integrity, and excellence.
Our Values
Partnership
Client Service
We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.
Excellence
We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.
Defining the Firm
Business Principles
In 1979, John Whitehead, then co-head of Goldman Sachs, wrote 14 principles that articulate what the firm stands for. Over four decades later, they remain foundational to the Goldman Sachs culture.
Business StandardsEvery person at Goldman Sachs is committed to embodying our core values, deepening client trust, and acting with integrity.
Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
Report of the Business Standards Committee
Business Standards Committee Impact Report
Corporate Governance
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