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Goldman Sachs Company Culture
Goldman Sachs Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Goldman Sachs' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BCompensation
BPerks & Benefits
BProfessional Development
BExecutive Team
BGoldman Sachs CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David M. Solomon
73 /100
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Diversity at Goldman Sachs
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C+
Diverse employees at Goldman Sachs have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Goldman Sachs
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B
Women at Goldman Sachs have rated Perks And Benefits, Professional Development, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Goldman Sachs eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
2
Goldman Sachs employees are 2% more likely to recommend Goldman Sachs as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Goldman Sachs
Working at Goldman Sachs is rated average by 301 employees, across various culture dimensions. Goldman Sachs employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Goldman Sachs’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Goldman Sachs was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Goldman Sachs
B
Overall Company Culture at Goldman Sachs is rated B
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Top
35%
Goldman Sachs ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Goldman Sachs Employee Reviews
Out of 131 Goldman Sachs employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Goldman Sachs improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From Goldman Sachs Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Team is good to an extent
- What did you like most about the interview process?Focused and short right now compared to many rounds required in previous years
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The paycheck is better than i can get anywhere else
Constructive Feedback From Goldman Sachs Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bring pay to market level for all who deserves, not just the favorites
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation is not competitive. I would make more money as a server in most restaurants.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Momentary compensation is good, however the leave policies, esp. compared to Europe feel lacking.
Goldman Sachs Company Information
Goldman Sachs Company Overview
Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, and investment banking and management services.
Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 and its current CEO is David M. Solomon. Since its inception 157 years ago, Goldman Sachs has grown to 369000 employees.
Goldman Sachs Mission, Vision & Values
Goldman Sachs Mission Statement
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.
Goldman Sachs Values
We are committed to a distinctive culture and set of core values. These values are reflected in our Business Principles, which emphasize placing our clients' interests first, integrity, commitment to excellence and innovation, and teamwork. Goldman Sachs is managed by its principal owners.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, sustainability is an important driver of our engagement with clients and how we conduct our business. We provide the advice and capital companies need to grow, the expertise needed to manage risks, and the information and perspectives our clients must have to make business and investment decisions. Increasingly, all of these activities demand focus on sustainability issues, from the looming impacts of climate change, to health-and safety-associated risks, to credit and investment gaps that limit business opportunities and hamper economic progress in many parts of the world.
Goldman Sachs believes that a healthy environment is necessary for the well-being of society, our people and our business, and is the foundation for a sustainable and strong economy. Our commitment to environmental sustainability encompasses each of our businesses, whether it is deploying capital to expand clean energy solutions, underwriting green bonds or structuring catastrophe-linked securities to help clients manage climate change risks. A prerequisite and necessary complement to these core business activities is a commitment to minimizing our own environmental impact. In 2018, we made tangible progress in this respect, including the completion of many of our 2020 operational impact goals and by surpassing $80 billion in our goal to finance or invest $150 billion in clean energy by 2025.
At Goldman Sachs, we believe that strong communities are the foundation of a prosperous society. Through our Impact Investing initiatives, we find innovative commercial solutions that address social and civic challenges in communities across the United States.
Since 2001, the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group has committed $7 billion to underserved American communities. Partnering with local leaders and non-profits, we focus on comprehensive community development that supports the fundamental building blocks of opportunity, including affordable housing, quality education and healthcare, and growth capital for social enterprises and small businesses.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY 10282 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.goldmansachs.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1869 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GS |
| Jobs | www.goldmansachs.com/careers/ |
Goldman Sachs Competitors
Goldman Sachs competitors include Edward Jones, Nomura, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Goldman Sachs ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Goldman Sachs compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Goldman Sachs Employees
Goldman Sachs has 369000 employees. 301 employees at Goldman Sachs have reviewed Goldman Sachs across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 301 Goldman Sachs employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Goldman Sachs are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Goldman Sachs, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Goldman Sachs are pleased with their team. 301 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Goldman Sachs are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Goldman Sachs believe the environment at Goldman Sachs is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Goldman Sachs is extremely fast. About 22% of the employees at Goldman Sachs work 8 hours or less, while 19% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Goldman Sachs are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Goldman Sachs employees generally work 10.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Goldman Sachs report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Goldman Sachs have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
81% of Goldman Sachs employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Goldman Sachs employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
63% of Goldman Sachs employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Goldman Sachs employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of Goldman Sachs employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Goldman Sachs - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Goldman Sachs is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Goldman Sachs employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Goldman Sachs KPIs and OKRs
At Goldman Sachs 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Goldman Sachs' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 30 Goldman Sachs employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 18 have said yes.
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Goldman Sachs CEO & Leadership
73 /100
Goldman Sachs CEO Awards and Recognitions
Goldman Sachs’s CEO David M. Solomon started in this role in 2018. David’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, David M. Solomon has won the Top 15% Rated CEO in 2016. Goldman Sachs’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Finance department, and African American/Black employees. However, employees in the Design department, employees in the Engineering department, and Hispanic or Latino employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Goldman Sachs’s competitors, David M. Solomon ranks right above Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf. Under M. Solomon’s leadership, Goldman Sachs employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Office Culture and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Goldman Sachs could stand to see real improvement.
Goldman Sachs Leadership
The Goldman Sachs Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO David M. Solomon, Senior Director Michael Sherwood, and President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Harvey Schwartz
David M. Solomon CEO / President
David M. Solomon serves as the CEO / President of Goldman Sachs.
Michael Sherwood Senior Director
Mr. Michael S. Sherwood has been a Senior Director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. since December 31, 2016. Mr.... read more
Harvey Schwartz President and Co-Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Harvey M. Schwartz has been President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. since January... read more
Mark Schwartz Senior Director
Mr. Mark S. Schwartz has been the Chief Accounting Officer of Loews Corporation since July 1, 2005 and has been its Vice... read more
Nathan Romano Managing Director
Mr. Nathan Romano has been Managing Director within the securities division's Client- Relationship Management and... read more
Sumit Rajpal Managing Director
Mr. Sumit Rajpal has been Managing Director at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., since 2007 and its Partner since 2010. Mr.... read more
Stephen M. Scherr Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Latin America
Mr. Stephen M. Scherr serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs Bank USA. Mr. Scherr has been Chief... read more
Matthew T. Fremont-Smith Managing Director
Mr. Matthew T. Fremont-Smith serves as Managing Director of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Mr. Fremont-Smith serves as... read more
John S. Willian Global Head of Fixed-Income, Currency & Commodity Sales
Mr. John S. Willian serves as Global Head of Fixed-Income, Currency & Commodity Sales at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.... read more
Goldman Sachs Salaries
How much does Goldman Sachs pay?
How much do people at Goldman Sachs get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Goldman Sachs is $122,902, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,650, or $53 per hour.
At Goldman Sachs, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $239,877 annually and the lowest is a Secretary at $45,742 annually. Average Goldman Sachs salaries by department include: Product at $194,793, Customer Support at $128,582, Design at $97,056, and HR at $138,964. Half of Goldman Sachs salaries are above $110,650.
137 employees at Goldman Sachs rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 446 ratings) while 131 employees at Goldman Sachs rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 148 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Goldman Sachs employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, Developer, and Sales Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 54 salary records from Goldman Sachs employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
$122,902*
Average Compensation
$110,650*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Goldman Sachs Salaries by City
Goldman Sachs Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Goldman Sachs
Diverse employees at Goldman Sachs score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Goldman Sachs in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Goldman Sachs across various culture dimensions.
Sustaining a work environment where our people feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work and are empowered to reach their full potential continues to be a priority. As a firm, we believe that having the best team positions us to meet the needs of our clients – and to have the best team, our people must bring a range of perspectives to the table and reflect the diversity of the communities where we live and work.
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Goldman Sachs Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Goldman Sachs PTO
Goldman Sachs' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Goldman Sachs' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Goldman Sachs' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Goldman Sachs Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Goldman Sachs applied for 1847 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 97% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Goldman Sachs unveil that 27 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Goldman Sachs after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Goldman Sachs has a total of 369000 employees
1847
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 97% Granted (1795 out of 1847)
- 1% Denied (22 out of 1847)
- 1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (27 out of 1847)
- <1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 1847)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Goldman Sachs on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 13% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
IT | 5% | |
Product | 5% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 7% | |
Chicago | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Washington | 2% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Goldman Sachs
Who is the CEO of Goldman Sachs?
Goldman Sachs CEO is David M. Solomon, their score by employees is 73
What is Goldman Sachs eNPS?
The eNPS for Goldman Sachs is 2
What is Goldman Sachs revenue?
Goldman Sachs revenue is $137M
What is the salary for Mobile Developer in Goldman Sachs?
Mobile Developer average salary in the US is 134k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Goldman Sachs?
The average salaries for Finance in Goldman Sachs is 98k
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