Our People

Earlier this month, the Goldman Sachs 2020 Africa Recruiting Initiative (ARI) kicked off in three major African cities, with Kenya joining Nigeria and Ghana as key recruiting locations. Read More

Sean Legister, a vice president in our New York office, shares his story as well as the story behind Breakfast Bites, a monthly discussion connecting black colleagues and senior leaders. Listen Now

Andrea Scott, a managing director in our Human Capital Management division in New York, shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self. Read More

We recently welcomed over 400 recruits to our New York headquarters for an evening of fireside chats, networking, and celebration of being your authentic self. Learn More

Jade, who was once a participant in a Girls Who Code program hosted at Goldman Sachs, later joined the firm after college. She now gives back by being a teacher assistant. “Without the summer program, I likely wouldn’t have been exposed to opportunities in computer science or engineering,” Jade says. Read More

Deboshree, an associate in Engineering in Bengaluru, reflects on her early interest in computer science and provides advice to engineers starting their careers. Meet Deboshree

"As a Goldman Sachs engineer, you are immersed within a culture of innovation—always learning, adopting and contributing new ideas," says Yukari, a vice president in our Engineering Division in Tokyo. Read More

Nell Hutton, a partner in our Securities Division in Sydney, Australia, talks about her career, including moving offices for new opportunities and taking parental leave. She also shares her advice on the keys to career growth. Read Article on The Glass Hammer

Charlis Cueva, an associate in our Operations Division, writes about his journey from undocumented immigrant in the US to working at Goldman Sachs. Learn More

Stephanie Rader, a partner in our Securities Division in New York, talks about her career including embracing opportunities to excel, team communication, and work-life balance. Read Article on The Glass Hammer

From beekeeping to furniture making, our people have a wide range of interests and hobbies. Check out what some of them are up to when out of the office. Learn More

Thalia Chryssikou, a partner in our Securities Division in London, talks about her career including continuously reinventing oneself and supporting women in tech. Read Article on The Glass Hammer

Michael Marsh, a managing director in our Investment Banking Division in London, shares five pieces of advice that he would give his younger self. Read More

Dermot McDonogh, chief operating officer for EMEA reflects on the firm’s growth in Warsaw and the wealth of talent in the region. Read More

Hari Moorthy, a managing director in our Investments Banking Division in New York, shares five pieces of advice that he would give his younger self. Read More

We’re honored to have five Goldman Sachs colleagues recognized this year on the OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model List, an annual recognition of professionals within the LGBT+ community who’ve made positive contributions. Read More

Nat Kilsby, a managing director in our Securities Division in London, shares five pieces of advice they wish they had received earlier in their career. Read More

In this Q&A, we catch up with Marco Argenti, who will become the firm’s Co-CIO this month, and Atte Lahtiranta, who will also join Goldman Sachs this month as Chief Technology Officer. Read More

Hideyuki Sugita, an associate in Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Tokyo office, climbs to Japan's highest point, the summit of Mount Fuji. Read More

Ready to get back into the swing of things? The fifth annual Goldman Sachs Back-to-School Reading List features a diverse set of books that will keep you hooked throughout the fall season. Check out what Goldman Sachs leaders across the firm and across the globe recommend reading. Read More

Kunal Shah, head of Global Currencies and Emerging Markets Trading in EMEA, speaks about the realities of being a trader and the importance of gender diversity on the trading floor. Read More

David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, recently sat down with this summer’s interns for his second annual Explore GS session. The Explore GS series provides our interns around the world with insights and advice from leaders across the firm. Watch Video

Reto in our Frankfurt office shares his advice on success and connectivity, drawing on his experiences working in different countries across the globe. Read More

Simon Gerrans, a former professional cyclist who has competed in the sport’s most elite events, shifted careers after retiring from cycling and now works in e-FX sales in the firm’s London office. Simon shares his insights into the career transition. Read More

Our office in Bengaluru, India, is one of our largest in the world. Colleagues from across the firm talk about how it has grown and the central role it has played in our global businesses. Watch Video

Justin Tuck, a vice president in Private Wealth Management, reflects on his journey from professional football to finance – and how football and finance are not as different as they might seem. Read More

Filmmaker Ric Burns chronicles the 150-year history of Goldman Sachs and the global economy. Watch the Film Series

Carolina, a vice president in Operations in Warsaw, has been with the firm for twelve years and talks about her career and experience in Poland since moving to Warsaw last year. Read More

“I have been involved in developing metrics that help us understand and analyze key drivers of business growth and come up with ways to improve those metrics," says Aman, an associate in our Securities Division in New York. "These projects have provided me with excellent exposure to both business requirements and technological challenges that are crucial for growth as an engineer." Read More

Meet Tuvia, a vice president in our Legal Department in London, who talks about what he finds exciting about his role and some of the things he does outside of the office, including charity work and triathlon training. Meet Tuvia

Katie Koch, a managing director in Investment Management, speaks with The Glass Hammer about the importance of taking risks, her career and being open to feedback. Read Article

Meet Brian, an associate in the Global Investment Research Division in Shanghai, who talks about his internship with Goldman Sachs and what he found surprising. Meet Brian

Shital Bhatt, a managing director in Operations, speaks with The Glass Hammer about the rewarding experiences of working abroad and the importance of encouraging diversity within the industry. Read Article

Laura Takacs, a managing director in Engineering, speaks with The Glass Hammer about the exciting aspects of an engineering career and how she keeps busy outside the office. Read Article

In an interview with The Muse, Chris Mathie, a managing director in Prime Services Risk Technology, talks about his 19-year journey at the firm – from intern to global leader – and how he has stayed passionate about his work. Read Article

In an interview with The Muse, Funmi, a vice president in Engineering, talks about forming and maintaining relationships with colleagues and the importance of having a diverse team. Read Article

Weeks after announcing his plans to step down as Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein sat down with interns for an Explore GS session. The Explore GS series provides our interns around the world with insights and advice from leaders across the firm. Watch Video

Lade, a vice president in our Engineering, offers advice to other engineers and tells her story in an interview with The Muse, an online career resource for all professionals. Read Article

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. While our new intern class continues their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. While our new intern class continues their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

On the day after being named successor to Lloyd Blankfein as the Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, the firm’s current President and COO, sat down with interns for an Explore GS session. The Explore GS series provides our interns around the world with insights and advice from leaders across the firm. Watch Video

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. While our new intern class continues their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. While our new intern class continues their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. As our new intern class is about to start their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. As our new intern class is about to start their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

Lisa Donnelly, a managing director in our Operations Division, is head of EMEA Operations and based in our London office. Lisa is co-sponsor of the Warsaw Women's Network, an employee affinity group. She shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self.

During the summer of 2015, we profiled interns from around the world in a blog series called My Summer at Goldman Sachs where they chronicled their individual experiences at the firm. As our new intern class is about to start their summer experience, we wanted to check in with our former interns from three years ago to get some of their reflections and updates on what they are doing now. Learn More

Approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, from nearly 500 schools around the world, are joining Goldman Sachs as summer analysts and associates this year. Learn More

Rajashree Datta, a managing director in our Risk Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about how new challenges have been an important part of her career at the firm. Read Article

“As engineers at Goldman Sachs, we will often be given a problem to solve, but have no constraints in creating our solution... because of this, I have been able to learn many aspects of software engineering and have also been given autonomy in my projects,” says Sheenam, an associate in our Securities Division in Bengaluru. Read More

Elizabeth Martin, a managing director in our Securities Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her career at the firm and how embracing change and new business challenges have been keys to her success. Read Article

Carly Scales, a managing director in our Consumer & Commercial Banking Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her career, mobility within the firm, and the importance of mentoring others. Read Article

Kerone Vatel, a managing director and global co-head of operations in our Risk Division, is featured in Jopwell's “From the Desk of” series. The series highlights leading voices in corporate America who share their insights and experiences for building more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Meet Olu, a vice president on the Loan Servicing and Collections team within the Consumer and Commercial Banking Division. "The firm pushes hard to make diversity a reality. We hire people from all walks of life, which makes for stronger teams," says Olu. Meet Olu

A vice president in the Securities Division in Tokyo, Sayaka reflects on her experience as co-head of the Japanese Women’s Network as well as the value she places on informal and formal mentors at Goldman Sachs. Meet Sayaka

Allison Nathan, a managing director in our Global Investment Research Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her career, helping others build their careers, and how she created Goldman Sachs Research's Top of Mind publication. Read Article

Francesca, a vice president in the Securities Division in Hong Kong, talks about the firm’s commitment to the development and well-being of its people. She offers her perspective on working with senior leaders early in her career and being involved in the Women’s Network and the Recreational Hikers Club. Watch Video

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

Ken Hitchner is chairman and chief executive officer of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan for Goldman Sachs, having previously served as president of the region since 2013. He shares his thoughts on the growth in the region, the importance of having a strong team and his keys for staying motivated. Watch Video

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

Meet Anne, a vice president in the Investment Management Division in Hong Kong, who recently joined the firm to lead the Private Wealth Management lending and deposits business for Asia. She points to the firm’s mentorship program and her active role in the Women’s Network as being important aspects of her career with the firm. Watch Video

Patricia McCarthy, a managing director in Private Wealth Management, discusses her career, the importance of proactively shaping one's career, and her contributions to the Hispanic Latino and Women's affinity networks. READ ARTICLE

Padideh Raphael, who is head of Asia Pacific Equity-Derivatives Sales for Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong, discusses her career of 17 years with the firm. A neuroscience undergrad major, Padideh started with the firm in Goldman Sachs Asset Management in institutional marketing before moving to London to join the Securities Division. She talks about becoming a role model, the importance of her family, and her interest in the British monarchy. 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

Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, recently spent time with the firm’s summer interns from around the world talking about his path to Goldman Sachs, offering career advice and discussing what’s next for the firm. Watch Video

Teams made up of nearly 300 analysts from Goldman Sachs offices around the world competed to win grants from Goldman Sachs Gives to support innovative non-profit organizations of their choice. Watch Video

Amanda Rubin, a managing director in our Executive Office and global co-head of Brand and Content Strategy, talks about the role her team plays in helping shape the firm’s narrative and explaining Goldman Sachs’ role in the economy and markets. Read Article

Kathleen Hughes is the global head of Liquidity Solutions Sales in Goldman Sachs Asset Management and European head of GSAM’s Institutional Sales business. Here she shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self. Read More

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

Tammy, a managing director in our Investment Banking Division, reflects on her nearly two-decade career with the firm and how there are more women role models in investment banking now. A working mother, she talks about how her son has helped her to become the person she is. Watch Video

Suzzanne Yao, a managing director in our Legal Department, talks to The Glass Hammer about the importance of mentoring, her involvement in the firm's Firmwide Asian Professionals Network, and her career as a lawyer. Go to Article

Rich, a vice president on the Marquee team within the Technology Division, shares how studying computing led him to a career in finance and describes his current role working on Marquee. Learn More

Misty Bailey, a managing director in our Tax Department in London, shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self. Read More

Carey Halio, chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs Bank USA, speaks with The Glass Hammer about the importance of mentoring and the excitement of working on a new business opportunity. Go To Article

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

Stephanie Ivy Sanford, a managing director in our Investment Management Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about keeping up with a changing industry, the importance of seeking and giving feedback, and speaking up when interested in an endeavor. Go to Article

Yael Levy, head of Compliance for the Merchant Banking Division, shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self. Learn More

Kyung-Ah Park, head of the Environmental Markets Group in the Executive Office, shares five pieces of advice that she would give her younger self. 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

Dane E. Holmes is the global head of Investor Relations and global head of Pine Street, which provides leadership development for the firm’s partners and select managing directors. He shares his thoughts on what it means to be a partner, the evolving role of Investor Relations and the importance of experience. 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

Kaaveea, an engineer in Goldman Sachs’ Bengaluru office, tells us why she chose a career in financial services, and how she is helping young people develop career paths in engineering. Read More

Rana Yared, a managing director in the Securities Division, speaks with The Glass Hammer about her journey from academia to financial services, the importance of having fun and her advice on how to stand out from the pack. Go to Article

Ayaz, a senior engineer in Goldman Sachs’ London office, discusses his career evolution and his current role as the technical architect of MiFID II regulatory implementation for the firm. 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

Heather Mulahasani, a managing director in the firm’s Merchant Banking Division, shares five pieces of advice that she would give to her younger self. Learn More

Cristina Estrada, the head of derivatives for the Latin America Financing Group in our Investment Banking Division, talks about her career path and recent work on major infrastructure deals in her home country of Colombia. “Pursuing what you are passionate about and chasing your dreams are key to having a successful career,” she says. Read More on GlassHammer.com

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

Whether you’re heading back to campus this year, back to the office or just looking to get back into the swing of things this fall, the Goldman Sachs second annual Back-to-School Reading List features book recommendations for every age and career stage. Learn More

Isabelle Ealet, global co-head of Securities at Goldman Sachs, has been named to Fortune Magazine’s 2016 Most Powerful Women International list at #29. Learn more about her career trajectory at the firm. Read Article on Fortune.com

Joerg Kukies is co-chairman of the Executive Board of Germany and Austria. In this role, he shares overall responsibility for the firm’s business across this region. Learn More

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

Before they returned to campus, we asked our global class of summer interns to share their preferences on everything from where they get their news to how they communicate with friends. Their answers touch on some of the most closely watched social and economic trends of today, including home buying, saving and more. View Infographic

John O’Connell, a managing director in our Compliance Division, shares five pieces of advice that he would give his younger self. Read More

Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Lloyd Blankfein recently spoke with Goldman Sachs interns from around the world and shared advice for charting a successful career path. The session was part of ‘Explore GS,’ a summer-long speaker series for interns at the firm. Watch Video

Mark Bellofiore works in the firm’s Investment Banking Division in Sydney. He competed for Australia in Canoe / Kayak Slalom at the Olympics in Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008). Here, Mark highlights how he got involved in canoeing, the dynamics of competing on a team and balancing work and sport. Learn More

Mark is a former intern and new analyst in the firm’s Investment Banking Division. He reveals his favorite memories from the internship, advice for future interns, and what it was like to be a Campus Ambassador Lead on behalf of Goldman Sachs. Learn More

Chad Levant, a managing director in Internal Audit and the co-chair of the Finance Hispanic/Latino Network at Goldman Sachs, shares five pieces of advice that he would give his younger self. Learn More

Get to know some of the Goldman Sachs interns from around the world and hear what they hope to accomplish this summer. Watch Video

Whether it’s reading more, worrying less, learning how to code or taking the road less traveled – what advice would you give to your younger self if you were graduating today? Goldman Sachs leaders across the firm and across the globe share their responses. Read More

Providing high-quality and regular feedback is at the heart of our culture, and is an important investment we make in our people. Watch Video

Wendy Yun, a senior attorney in the Legal Department, oversees a team that supports Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She speaks with The Glass Hammer about building a career from past experiences, taking feedback from both peers and mentors, and how traveling can help develop a perspective of the world. Read Article on TheGlassHammer.com

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

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

From developing new skills to building a network, learn what it’s like to intern at Goldman Sachs from our interns in Australia, who concluded their program on February 12. Learn More

Margaret Anadu works on a team that deploys Goldman Sachs’ capital by making investments and loans that largely benefit underserved communities. She talks to The Glass Hammer about the growth of impact investing and the importance of mentorship. Read Article on THEGLASSHAMMER.COM

Amanda Hindlian, a managing director in the Executive Office Division of Goldman Sachs, speaks with The Glass Hammer about career development and the importance of balance and mentorship. READ ARTICLE ON THEGLASSHAMMER.COM

This year, Goldman Sachs welcomed over 2,900 summer analysts and associates to our offices around the world with a selfie-inspired welcome video—a favorite feature of our summer intern orientations. Watch Video