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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

In an interview with The Glass Hammer, Jennifer Barbetta, a managing director in our Investment Management Division, shares the advice she offers analysts and associates, and discusses why she sees growth potential in her business group. 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. 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

Kamil, a vice president in our Warsaw office, takes us through his typical day and talks about his role that focuses on developing systems and platforms for use across the firm. Watch Video

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

Meet Sahaj, an associate on our Quality Assurance Engineering team in London, who is working on an automated remote testing framework for one of the core platforms at the firm. Sahaj explains how he creates, designs and implements solutions from the ground up. Read More

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

Meet Stephen, an analyst in our Executive Office Division who works in the Environmental Markets Group. Stephen talks about how he became interested in a career working on environmental issues within the private sector and discusses some of his team's recent work. Read 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

Linet, an associate in our Securities Division, is a strat in Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading. She works on analysis and writing code to provide best execution services to clients. 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

Vidya Lakshmi, a newly promoted managing director and head of HCM in Bengaluru, reflects on the twists and turns of her career and the lessons learned along the way from analyst to MD. Learn More

Meet Goldman Sachs recruiters Rick and Liza, co-leads of the firm’s operations and technology recruiting strategy in Warsaw, and learn more about opportunities in this rapidly growing office. 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

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