Our People

“Diversity is at the very core of our ability to serve our clients well and to maximize return for our shareholders. Diversity supports and strengthens the firm’s culture, and it reinforces our reputation as the employer of choice in our industry and beyond.”

Lloyd C. Blankfein
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Our commitment to cultivating and sustaining a diverse work environment is absolute. The people we hire can be found only by drawing from the broadest pool of applicants and they have the right to expect a workplace in which the richness of their lives and experience is welcomed and valued by their teams and by the firm.

Goldman’s Commitment to Diversity
Our commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse work environment is absolute, for three reasons:

For the Firm
We strive for excellence. To be the best firm we must have the best people, and the best people are drawn from the broadest pool of applicants. The people we hire can be found only by looking across the full spectrum of gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, culture and level of physical ability.

For our People
Ours is a culture of team-work. For our teams to excel, all members must feel that they are operating in an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports differences, and that encourages input from all perspectives. Our people have the right to expect a workplace in which the richness of their lives and experience is welcomed and valued by their team and by the firm.

For our Clients
Our clients’ interests always come first. To continue to provide our clients with creative ideas and solutions for operating effectively in a complex global economy, we must be fully capable of dealing with different cultures in an informed and nuanced manner. Experience has shown us that by tapping the insights, talents and judgments of a diverse workforce we will best serve our clients’ interests.