Culture and Diversity

Romel Baral, an analyst in our Securities Division in Bengaluru, was one of the petitioners who helped challenge Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code—a law that criminalized homosexuality. On September 6, 2018, the Indian Supreme Court issued a decision saying that Section 377—to the extent that it criminalized private and consensual sexual acts of adults—was unconstitutional. Romel reflects on his decision to bring the petition forward and his reaction to the ruling.

Connecting our people and fostering inclusion by drawing upon unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are what our Affinity Networks strive to achieve. Watch Video

Throughout June, the firm’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) employee affinity network hosted events in celebration of Pride Month in the Americas and EMEA. Held to commemorate the history of LGBT rights, annual Pride events celebrate the contributions of members of the LGBT community to society and the firm. Read More

The Goldman Sachs A-Level Girls Inspire Programme is a one-day event which introduces final year A-Level and Baccalaureate students to the financial services industry and Goldman Sachs. Learn More

Goldman Sachs’ Black Analyst and Associate Initiative is an important part of the firm’s commitment to having the best talent at all levels. The initiative engages more than 1,000 participants, managers and coaches. Read More

University students from across India attended Goldman Sachs' third annual Women Emerging in Finance event at the firm's Bengaluru office on January 10th. Participating women were invited to spend a day with the firm's leaders with the objective of understanding their career interests and providing a perspective on what it takes to be successful in the financial services industry. Learn More

Recruiters Chauncey and Adam share advice on navigating on-site recruiting exploratory programs – from application to post-event follow ups. Learn More

Edith Cooper, global head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, writes about the power of giving and how analysts at the firm are supporting innovative nonprofits. Read More on LinkedIn

Kerone Vatel, a managing director in our Risk Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her journey from an undergraduate major in engineering to a career in business, her role in mentoring at the firm, and a new sport she recently took up. Read Article

Vidya Lakshmi, a managing director and head of the Human Capital Management Division in Bengaluru, talks about her career with the firm, the importance in taking part in initiatives, and her role in engaging and hiring top engineering talent. Read Article

Gizelle, a managing director in Global Investment Research, reflects on her personal and professional journey during her ten years at Goldman Sachs. Watch Video

Anna Gorga Soderini, a vice president in our Investment Management Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her career path, the importance of role models and her involvement in the firm's LGBT network. Read Article

Sally Boyle, international head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, shares her advice for young women starting out in their careers, as part of our Women Supporting Women blog series. Learn More

Last year a group of Goldman Sachs analysts nominated STRIVE International, a New York-based job readiness nonprofit, for funding through the inaugural Analyst Impact Fund competition. Now, they’ve formed a young professionals committee for the organization and are helping with fundraising and other initiatives. Learn More

Developing top talent starts with recruiting people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To reach and evaluate a broader and more diverse applicant pool, we are leveraging technology more than ever. Matt Jahansouz, global head of recruiting, explains how the introduction of on-demand video interviewing enabled the firm to engage with candidates from more schools in 2016. Watch Video

The firm's Asia Pacific Women’s Networks hosted a series of conferences across seven offices in March, focused on fostering connectivity, encouraging dialogue about gender diversity and supporting the professional development of women at the firm. Learn More

Edith Cooper, global head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, reflects on what it means to be a great place to work and why she has stayed at the firm for more than 20 years. Read More on LinkedIn

Jo Hannaford, a partner in the Engineering Division in London, speaks about the need to nurture female STEM talent in recognition of British Science Week. Learn More

Sally Boyle, international head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, speaks about the importance of female role models in recognition of International Women’s Day. Learn More

The second annual Women Emerging in Finance event, recently hosted at the Goldman Sachs Bengaluru office, offered students an opportunity to network with people from across the firm and learn more about careers in financial services. Learn More

Paget MacColl, a managing director in our Investment Management Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about the importance of lasting relationships and mentoring women to take ownership over their careers. Go to Article

Goldman Sachs recently celebrated its 12th season of the Student Art Project in Jersey City, New Jersey and showcased the artwork of 30 local students. Launched in 2005 with the Jersey City education, arts and nonprofit communities, the Student Art Project is a free arts and education program aimed to introduce students to new artistic mediums, environments, and topical issues within their community. Learn More

Julie Silverman, a managing director in our Investment Banking Division, reflects on being out in the workplace and the strength of the LGBT community and their allies at Goldman Sachs. Watch Video

Edith Cooper, global head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, has written an essay about issues of race, opportunity and community in the United States. Read the essay and follow Edith on LinkedIn

American Banker recognized Edith Cooper, global head of Human Capital Management, as number nine on its list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance. Read article on americanbanker.com

Marty Chavez spoke with interns from around the world and reflected on his background, career path and the impact of technology on the financial industry. The session was part of ‘Explore GS,’ a summer-long speaker series for interns at the firm. Watch Video

Melissa Barrett, a managing director in Compliance, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her 20-year career at Goldman Sachs. She highlights her journey at the firm, the value of mentorship, and why it’s important to have a seat at the table. Read Article on THEGLASSHAMMER.COM

Goldman Sachs was recognized by the American Heart Association as a 2016 Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite, the highest achievement attainable. Learn More

In an interview with LinkedIn, Global Head of Human Capital Management Edith Cooper highlights company culture as the key to innovation and her top advice for getting a job at Goldman Sachs. Learn More

Julie Silverman oversees the junior banker program in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs. She speaks with The Glass Hammer about how she got into financial services, her experience in the LGBT community, and why it’s essential to be authentic in the workplace. Read article on THEGLASSHAMMER.COM

Global Head of Human Capital Management Edith Cooper discusses the firm's approach to interviewing an increasingly broad range of candidates. Read article on BusinessInsider.com

Goldman Sachs earned accolades from NASSCOM for its new Maternity Management Program, which supports new and expecting mothers with a comprehensive range of services from a dedicated parent resource coordinator to health and nutrition counseling. Learn More

Our Bengaluru office has tripled the capacity of its Children’s Center, making it one of India’s best corporate childcare offerings for parent employees of the firm. Learn More

Goldman Sachs senior women in EMEA came together last night, on the eve of International Women’s Day, to demonstrate collectively their support for Women United, a campaign to end violence against women and girls across the world. Learn More

Marie Louise Kirk, head of Fixed Income Sales Strats for the Americas, leads a team that creates strategies and solutions for clients. She speaks with The Glass Hammer about the importance of friendships at work, her career progression from intern to partner, and how data is driving our businesses. Read Article on TheGlassHammer.com

Goldman Sachs welcomed 165 final year A-Level students (high school seniors) to the firm’s London office on February 15 and 19, for a one-day program offering experiential learning, mentorship and university readiness. Learn More

On September 28 and 29, Goldman Sachs welcomed 274 talented sophomores and juniors from a wide variety of colleges and majors to the firm’s New York Headquarters for an Insight Day. Learn More